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[ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Classified, B4 Entertainment, B7 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 48,900 infodurhamregion.com CRASHING HALT Lightning end successful season with tough loss Page B1 THRILLS Cadillac rolls out the latest SRX Wheels pullout Budget increase dips slightly, taxes up $64 on average By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The 2006 Pickering tax increase isn’t going to leave as big a dent in residents’ wallets as ex- pected. At the April 3 council meeting, a 5.79-per cent increase was approved, meaning the owners of an average home assessed at $296,000 are going to pay $64 more on the City portion of their property tax bill this year. As of last May, the preliminary pro- jection for 2006 was a 9.5 per cent increase. When the budget came to committee in March it was down to 6.6 and after a day and a half of debate it had been further decreased to 5.99. Treasurer Gil Paterson said it came down even further when staff went back and recalculated numbers based on changes made by councillors dur- ing the budget committee meetings. Before the final debate on the bud- get, Mayor Dave Ryan commended staff for their work in what is a difficult financial time for the City. He talked about how Pickering has had to deal with a decrease in funding from upper levels of government over the past 10 years, while at the same time coping with costs that have been downloaded to the City. “All of these things flow through... They’re real and have an impact not only on the budget of the day, but also future budgets,” he said. “We are in a time of declining growth in the City of Pickering. “Look around us, there is a lot of growth happening, but not here in Pickering.” The 2006 budget basically main- tains services and includes few new CAO salary jumps $14,000; public board ranks also on the rise By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Pickering’s $100,000 club didn’t cost taxpayers much more in 2005 than it did in 2004. The number of City employees making $100,000 remained at nine -- the list includes mainly directors -- and the amount paid to those nine remained relatively constant. All pro- vincial public-sector employers are required to disclose those employ- ees receiving more than $100,000 in annual compensation. The list was made public March 31. One notable exception in Pickering was chief administrative officer Tom Quinn, who received $200,571 in 2005 compared with $186,425 in 2004. “I’m at the top of my range and last year I didn’t take any holidays at all,” he said. “I was paid on a 58-week pay pe- riod.” Mr. Quinn has worked for the City for 36 years, adding he’s been CAO for 11 or 12 of those. His pay is decided by council. The amount disclosed for each public employee includes not only salary, but also any bonuses, vacation pay out, or any other monies paid during the year. The Durham District School Board saw a large increase in the number of employees moving into the $100,000- Pickering makes a few extra points Pickering’s $100,000 club stays at nine members ✦ See Pickering, Page A5 ✦ See Elementary, Page A2 Durham reacts to Harper’s plans for Canada By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — The federal govern- ment’s season opener was tight and tidy as Prime Minister Stephen Harper pitched his game plan for the country Tuesday. In Durham it was met with mixed reaction. The throne speech, as read by Gover- nor General Michaelle Jean, largely mir- rored the five key points from the Con- servative election campaign. It touched specifically on bringing accountability back into government, tackling crime, child care, cuts to the GST, and the so- called fiscal imbalance. Less-anticipated topics addressed were electoral reform, the promise of an elected senate and foreign affairs. As well, a stronger military, better use of aid dollars, and the promise of an apology for the Chinese head tax made their way into the speech, as did agriculture. “This government recognizes the unique challenges faced by those who make their livelihood from our land and oceans in our vital natural resource and agriculture industries,” the speech reads. “It will take action to secure a prosper- ous future for Canadian agriculture, fol- lowing years of neglect.” Regional Chairman Roger Anderson was most struck by the surprise refer- ence to the agricultural industry. “That is good news for us,” Mr. Ander- son said. “I mentioned to Minister (Jim) Flaherty a few times what our farmers are going through, and I look forward to seeing what plans they have in mind.” Not so impressed with the por- tion of the speech dealing with child care was Denise Gilbert, executive director of the Schoolhouse Playcare Surprise, wariness greet speech ✦ See Measures, Page A4 FOLLOWING THROUGH Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Nigel Jamieson, of Pickering, blasts a shot from the 18th fairway last week wearing perfect summer attire during a round of golf at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club. This is the earliest the club has opened in more than eight years. Reynolds leaving Region for private sector, wonders what future holds By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Dr. Donna Reynolds fears for the future of public health as she makes her exit from the system this month. “There have been innumerable re- ports on what is happening in the pub- lic health system and why people are leaving it,” Durham’s associate medi- cal officer of health said of her deci- sion to leave Durham for a position with a Toronto research company. “With the expectations for public health -- both the provincial and the local government, even the federal government, are not in line with the expectations with the funding and in- vestment in public health,” Dr. Reyn- olds said. Among her other reasons for leaving are recent regional budget decisions, around-the-clock demands, and she admits she simply cannot keep up the pace. “What I have done, for me and my family, it was an important decision,” she said. Coworkers will be much missed, but Dr. Reynolds feels she has chosen the right path. “I am starting to feel more myself,” she said. “Because it is so pervasive you don’t realize the impact on you as a person as well as a professional.” Also factoring in on her choice to move on was the decision by the Region’s health and social services committee to again cut a provincially funded additional associate medical officer of health (AMOH) position. “It is such a shame for the Region to miss out on having another physician here... it would have been a real ben- efit,” she said. Dr. Reynolds has accomplished much in the past eight years. Her office at Durham headquarters in Whitby is lined with certificates of excellence and accolades. Dr. Reynolds was the department’s medical lead in managing and mini- Doctor worries about public health ✦ See Political, Page A4 plus group. In 2005, more than 90 of the board’s 6,000 employees made $100,000 or more, up from just over 30 the previous year. “It’s another employee group that has reached that level,” said Ed Hodgins, superintendent of education, business and treasur- er for the board. He said in 2005 elementary principals joined those from sec- ondary schools in moving into the wage group. Mr. Hodgins said the wage change is accounted for in the board’s regular budget process and even though more people are now in the higher sal- ary bracket, their paycheques may have only increased slightly as part of the annual adjustment. “It’s just natural progression, as time moves along, if there are regular adjustments to com- pensation, as there have been, you’ll see other groups reach that threshold,” said Mr. Hodgins, adding in future years, vice- principals could move into the $100,000 group. Hospitals are another organi- zation that must report their list of $100,000 earners. Between its two sites, the Rouge Valley Healthy System had 39 em- ployees, including staff and ad- ministration, up from 32 in 2004. Four of the newcomers were stationary engineers (mainte- nance personnel) who were on the list because of retroactive pay, said RVHS spokesman David Brazeau. Another change to the list was to money paid to president and chief executive officer Hume Martin. It decreased by more than $48,000 to $338,613.69. “The Rouge Valley board of di- rectors showed its commitment to the Ministry of Health to be more responsible on executive pay,” said Mr. Brazeau. A decision was made to do away with the executive pay incentive compensation, such as bonuses. “(It is) something both the board and the CEO feel strongly about,” Mr. Brazeau said. Other wage earners making at least $100,000 across Ajax and Durham included Lakeridge Health Corporation chief ex- ecutive officer Brian Lemon at $287,358.23; retired chief Kevin McAlpine topped the Durham Re- gional Police list at $234,586.16; Durham Region CAO Garry Cu- bitt earned $212,644.82; Gary Polonsky, president of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, earned $259,988.64; and the Dur- ham District School Board’s Craig Burch and Durham Catholic District School Board’s Patricia Manson earned $158,216.83 and $163,233.22, respectively, in their capacities as education directors. For its part, Ontario Power Generation had just under 5,000 of its employees make the list. To see Durham Region em- ployees on the $100,000 list, visit durhamregion.com. 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Durham Regional Police Service Officers laid over 1,600 charges against motorists in school zones recently as part of its ongoing cam- paign to combat aggressive and dangerous driving. One of those ticketed was a driver traveling 127 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. All fines are automatically doubled for of- fences within Community Safety Zones. The DRPS Traffic Services Branch, in conjunction with mem- bers of Community Police Offices, the Ministry of Transportation and Municipal Bylaw officers, com- pleted the second phase of Opera- tion In the Zone, on March 24. The week-long initiative was part of the year-long aggressive enforce- ment campaign called “Drive to Stay Alive in 2006.” During the course of the week, officers attended school zones and community safety zones in each municipality, enforcing zero tolerance toward infractions like aggressive driving, rolling stops, speeding and driving without proper papers. As a result, 1,666 tickets were issued March 20-24, up from 1,331 during the first Zone 1 blitz. Charges include: • Speeding: 1,114 • Speeding in a Community Safety Zone: 57 • Fail to stop for stop sign: 88 • Other HTA Offences: 407 Police hit school zone speeders where it hurts Earns awards for general excellence, reporting, community service and advertising design DURHAM — The Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser was honoured with a number of industry awards Saturday night, including finishing third in the province for general excellence in its class. The News Advertiser earned six awards, along with two honourable mentions. In all, Metroland Durham Region Media Group community news- papers collectively brought home 19 awards from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association convention in To ronto. The association’s 2005 Better Newspapers Competition saw reporters, photographers, graphic designers and editors from each of Metroland’s seven newspapers in Durham recognized in a variety of categories. “We are proud of our staff, who are second to none in providing our read- ers with top quality community journal- ism in each of our newspapers across the region,” says editor-in-chief Joanne Burghardt. The Stephen Shaw Award for Reporter of the Year went to DRMG crime and courts reporter Jeff Mitchell and second place went to Danielle Milley, staff writer with the Ajax-Pickering News Advertis- er. The awards, given out per circulation category and listed by newspaper, are: NEWS ADVERTISER • Best Rural and Agricultural Story, first place, Danielle Milley and Ron Pi- etroniro, ‘Urban Farmer’; • Community Service, first place, Tsu- nami Relief; • Reporter of the Year, second place, Danielle Milley; • Heritage Award, second place, ‘Ajax 50th Anniversary Souvenir Edition’; • Best Creative Advertising, second place; • General Excellence, third place, Class 7 (Circulation Over 40,000); and • Honourable mentions: Best Feature Photo, Ron Pietroniro; Education Writ- ing, Crystal Crimi. CLARINGTON THIS WEEK • Best Special Section, first place, ‘Faces of the Future’; and • General Excellence, Clarington This We ek, third place. OSHAWA THIS WEEK • Reporter of the Year, first place, Jeff Mitchell • Best Arts and Entertainment Sec- tion, first place; • Feature Writing, first place, Mike Ruta and Walter Passarella, ‘North to Nunavut’; • Community Service, second place, ‘North to Nunavut’; • Best Technically Enhanced photo, third place, Sunday Lek, ‘Whitby Sesqui- centennial’; and • Honourable mentions: Best Edito- rial, Best Sports Section. PORT PERRY STAR • Best Rural and Agricultural Story, second place, Chris Hall, ‘Farmers pro- test’; • Best Sports Photo, third place, Celia Klemenz; and • Honourable mention, Reporter of the Year, Chris Hall. UXBRIDGE TIMES-JOURNAL • Best Editorial, second place; • Best Rural and Agricultural Story, second place, Crystal Crimi and Celia Klemenz, ‘Harvest Time’; and • Best Special Section, third place, ‘Uxbridge Bicentennial’. WHITBY THIS WEEK • General Excellence, first place. 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She said it consumed her every thought and she learned that adrenaline can be your friend, but only up to a certain point. “You really need to rely on other people in times like that,” she said. “When times are tough, this is a great community to be in.” She recalled after the SARS outbreak the Prov- ince gave 100-per cent funding for the overtime public health professionals had worked, but Durham pulled Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Robert Kyle, the Region’s medical officer of health, from the list. “After that the media called for us to be compen- sated,” Dr. Reynolds said. “It was such a show of sup- port.” In her new position, she will work on projects to bring new vaccines to the public, such as therapeutic cancer vaccines, a vaccine for Chlamydia, AIDS and respiratory diseases in in- fants. She holds out hope for the future of public health, with the provincial pub- lic health agency, Local Health Integration Net- works (LHINs) and a new report to be released by a provincial capacity review committee. “I guess our hope in pub- lic health is that it isn’t just a report,” she said. “That there is some action on it.” To day (Wednesday) is the first meeting of the Region’s health and social services committee since Dr. Reyn- olds’ resignation. “I can tell you there is not a member of our com- mittee that will be happy about this,” committee chairwoman Pat Perkins said. “We will all be sad to see her go.” Coun. Perkins said she hadn’t yet had an opportu- nity to speak with Dr. Reyn- olds about her decision to leave. She explained the motion to delete the addi- tional AMOH from the re- gional budget was approved at the committee level and endorsed by finance. “It was a political deci- sion at the committee that the funding be used for something else,” Coun. Per- kins said. “It was enhance- ment funding to beef up areas of programs. Politi- cians are rather skeptical of how long that funding will be there.” Coun. Perkins has met with Dr. Kyle, who she said, is doing whatever is need- ed to fill the position but admits it could take some time. “We are losing a lot by losing Donna,” Coun. Per- kins said. ‘Political decision’ forced position removal ✦ Political from page A1 Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Af ter eight years with the Region, associate medical officer of health Dr. Donna Reyn- olds is leaving for the private sector. Centres. “All I can say is now we have to count on opposition members to push for na- tional child care,” Ms. Gilbert said. Although there was some ambiguity, around a line in the speech that reads, “In col- laboration with the provinces and territories, employers and community non-profit organizations, it will also encourage the creation of new child-care spaces,” Ms. Gilbert said it gave her no hope the Conservative gov- ernment was reconsidering its approach to child care. “I don’t know what it means… but I am discour- aged personally,” she said. “A t least with a national child-care program there was some recognition that we needed to address wages. This plan doesn’t address any of that. It is basically the same thing they said in their platform.” Although Mr. Harper’s pledge to provide parents with $100 per month for every child under six was not given direct mention in the speech, it did say the govern- ment would support child care through direct financial support. When it came down to tackling crime, the speech proposed changes to the criminal code that would provide tougher sentences for violent and repeat of- fenders, particularly involv- ing weapons. “Measures that attempt to ensure the safety of our community are always grate- fully received by the public in Durham,” John Scott, se- nior Crown attorney for the Region of Durham said in response to the proposal. As anticipated, there was mention of a one per cent cut to the GST, a move that Bob Malcolmson, the chief ex- ecutive officer of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Com- merce, said will certainly stimulate the economy and be a definite plus. “The more money people have in their pocket the more they will spend,” Mr. Malcol- mson said. However, how much stim- ulation it will provide will de- pend on how far they take the cut, he said. The speech did make mention of a fur- ther reduction of the GST to five per cent. newsdurhamregion.com searchkeyword: thronespeech2006 ✦ Measures from page A1 Measures to ensure safety are ‘gratefully received’ AJAX — Workers at a youth detention centre in south Ajax are on the picket lines, seeking better wages and working conditions. Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 361 went on strike last week after talks with Ken- nedy House Youth Deten- tion Centre representatives failed to result in a con- tract. Local president Steve Canning said the workers are earning about $35,000 a year, approximately $10,000 less than workers at other youth detention facilities in Ontario. The Kennedy centre is a 24-bed, maximum-security facility for youths between the ages of 12 and 17. Resi- dents have been convicted of such crimes as murder, armed robbery, sexual as- sault, drugs and weapons convictions, and home in- vasions. Ed Blazo, the executive director of Kennedy House, wasn’t available for a com- ment. Youth centre strike enters second week Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Members of OPSEU Local 361 are on strike at the Kennedy House Youth Detention Centre in Ajax after failing to reach a new contract by March 28. No word on impact for Durham, Canada By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — In the same year that General Motors plans to close assembly plants in Canada and the United States, it will be creat- ing new jobs in Mexico. Last Thursday, GM quietly announced its plans to open a new car assembly plant in San Luis Potosi in central Mexico. Carlos Gelista, GM spokesman, said this will be the company’s fourth Mexi- can facility. Construction on the multi- million dollar plant will begin in late spring of this year and the plant is expected to start producing cars in 2008. “C ost of the plant con- struction, equipment and tooling will be in the range of $600 to $650 million,” Mr. Gelista said. The new plant will em- ploy between 1,800 to 2,300 unionized workers, who will produce compact and sub- compact cars, mainly for the local market. Mr. Gelista, however, said that current plans call for the exporting of the Mexican- made cars to “markets other than the U.S.” but didn’t comment as to whether this would include Canada. The company will also not comment on which cars will be built at the new plant. The announcement of a new facility in Mexico comes as the company began its first round of cuts to salaried positions in the United States and as it fights to keep work- ers at Delphi Corp. from en- gaging in a crippling strike. New GM plant in Mexico projects. Mayor Ryan said they knew that going in because 2005 was a two- year budget with many projects com- pleted this year. “We’re not doing badly in spite of what we have to deal with,” he said. Some of the service level im- provements in- clude $103,000 to hire three additional sea- sonal staff for the Eyes on the Street program, $151,000 for additional staff for im- proved turf and grounds mainte- nance, and $110,000 for additional hours for facility security guards and custodians to enhance security for the general public and to reduce vandal- ism. Some of the capital projects, to be paid for through debt financing, in- clude $240,000 for a street sweeper, $200,000 for the East Shore Seniors Activity Centre parking lot, and $1.1 million for additions and renovations to fire station No. 5. An announcement in last month’s provincial budget means $1.8 million for roads and bridges for Pickering. Mr. Paterson said $1 million is to be used to fund projects that would have been debt financed -- saving taxpay- ers hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest charges over the coming years -- with the remainder being put into a reserve fund. Included in the recommendation passed by council were guidelines for the 2007 budget, including that there be no full- or part-time staff added, that debt financing for capital projects only be permitted for health and safe- ty reasons or to participate in cost- sharing programs, and that there be no new, enhanced or expanded oper- ating or capital budget programs. NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Provision of Additional Capacity for the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant The Regional Municipalities of York and Durham are undertaking a joint study to identify the preferred method of providing additional wastewater treatment capacity at the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) to service future growth in the urban areas of York and Durham Regions. Located in the City of Pickering, the Duffin Creek WPCP treats the wastewater flows collected by the York- Durham Sewage System (YDSS), which provides sanitary sewer service to portions of York Region (Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Markham & Vaughan) and Durham Region (Ajax & Pickering). Population and employment growth forecasted for the existing and future service areas of the YDSS will ultimately generate sanitary sewage flows beyond the existing capacity of the Duffin Creek WPCP. The Regions are seeking approval from the Ministry of the Environment to increase the average day capacity of the Duffin Creek WPCP from 420,000 cubic metres/day to 630,000 cubic metres/day. This study is proceeding under Schedule C as described in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000)document. The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) is a five- phase process that includes an extensive evaluation of the impacts of proposed projects on the technical, natural, social/cultural, and economic components of the environment. We are currently finalizing the third phase of the study, which involves an assessment of the alternative design concepts for expansion of the WPCP, and selection of a preferred expansion concept. Numerous studies are being carried out as part of this phase to identify the potential impacts of the preferred expansion concept, and measures for mitigating these impacts. The studies are scheduled for completion over the spring of 2006, and include a receiving water impact assessment, a natural features impact assessment, and odour, air emission, and noise assessments. The fourth phase of the study will involve the filing of an Environmental Study Report (ESR) for public review and comment. The ESR will include comprehensive details on the studies undertaken, data collected, issues raised by stakeholders, and any other matters covered during the study. The fifth phase will involve the implementation of the recommendations. DUFFIN CREEK WPCP LOCATION PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE Members of the public are invited to attend an Information Centre on Wednesday, April 5, 2006, between 6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre, HMS Ajax Room, 75 Centennial Road, Town of Ajax.Abrief presentation will commence at 7:00pm. Attendees will have an opportunity to examine and provide comment on the preferred expansion strategy, as well as the plans for mitigating impacts. We encourage your involvement in this study. Please visit the project web site at www.region.durham.on.ca/duffincreek forfurther information on this study. Project studies are being posted on the project web site as they become available. You may also contact either of the following: Mr. Rich Tindall, P.Eng. Project Manager Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East, Box 623 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Phone: (905) 668-7711, Ext. 3547 Toll Free: 1-800-372-1102 Fax: (905) 668-2051 Ms. Adrian Coombs, P.Eng. Project Manager Regional Municipality of York Transportation and Works Department 17250 Yonge Street, Box 147 Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 Phone : (905) 830-4444, Ext. 5098 Toll Free : 1-877-GO4-YORK Fax : (905) 836-4590 Email: info@duffincreek.com 1652 Bayly St. W. 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PAGE A5 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 5, 2006 P Gil Paterson ✦ Pickering from page A1 Pickering fire hall in line for addition, renovation ✦ Budget will also see hiring of seasonal workers and money for security guards and custo- dians PA GE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 5, 2006P Wide-eyed wonder will quickly turn F or the first and prob- ably the last time in their lives, my children were excited about going to the bank. They had just opened up their first savings accounts. A momentous occasion to be sure. They felt grown-up, worldly and brimming with anticipa- tion of a riches-filled future. As they should. That’s what kids do best. I confess to a slightly less optimistic sentiment. All I could think of was, “Well, they’re on the radar screen now.” The system had them. Prior to getting a hold of that little plastic card and signing those papers, they were as free as they were ever going to be in this world. They weren’t on anybody’s mailing list yet, they weren’t in any database of potential customers, they were just a couple of “tabula rasas,” so to speak. Oh sure, the government knew about them. They had health cards and birth cer- tificates and social security numbers. They were by no means invisible to Big Broth- er. But still, those things are fairly benign. The govern- ment doesn’t call you at home to see if you want to support the newest budget. The Min- istry of Health doesn’t cram your mailbox full of offers for better, platinum health cards. The birth certificate registry doesn’t pester you to donate because you’re an alumnus. But, once you have money, once you ‘officially’ have money, the sharks begin to circle. And that debit card that my kids think is so in- credibly cool might as well be a financial chum bucket. The other, more worrisome, side of it is that from this point on, as they grow older and acquire more and more cards for this and that, they will be studied and tracked and analyzed as though they were fugitives. Information is digital gold in this brave new world. With every swipe we are sending a very eager someone all kinds of data about who we are, where we are going, what we are doing when we get there and what time of day we are doing it. I had a glimpse into the machinations of the “data collection world” not long ago. One of my credit card companies called me, out of the blue, and a very con- cerned voice said “Mr. Crone have you lost or replaced a credit card recently?” “No,” I replied warily. “Well, Mr. Crone, this is just a precautionary call, we’ve noticed that lately you’ve been purchasing more bot- tled water than usual.” “Well, I...” “A nd yet, when we cross- reference our database with your household water con- sumption, you don’t appear to be using the toilet any more than usual which leads us to the conclusion that you may be retaining water.” “Huh...” “I see also that you’ve purchased less music and more razor blades in the past month... this is a disturb- ing pattern Mr. Crone... Mr. Crone? Are you all right, Mr. Crone? Mr. Crone, if you’d like to talk to someone about the unhappiness in your life we have an excellent in- house psychiatrist who takes Interac. Mr. Crone there’s no need to feel despondent. A better life is only a swipe away.” “Swipe this.” Click. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his column. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html EDITORIAL Their card to everything about you IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY Tasha Wilson/ citizenseye.com photo Shopping spree The Ajax Lioness Club recently hit the aisles, purchasing $1,000 worth of kitchen items and linens that they donated to the Herizon House women’s shelter. Christie May of Herizon House, second from right, gratefully accepted the donation from, left to right, Lionesses Rita Saler, Germaine Pearce (president) and Lin Nowitski. To see more entries from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. 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To tal votes: 242 Yes : 83.1% No: 16.9% LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GST leaves big impact on our homes To the editor: In his recent newsletter, Liberal MP Mark Holland attempted to discredit the proposed one-per cent GST reduction. The only thing he accom- plished was to raise the ques- tion of whether he has a firm understanding of the GST- taxable items his constitu- ents purchase, by necessity, for their family households. Mr. Holland should up- grade his level of under- standing by taking a GST tour of his own home. Per- haps the bathroom would be the most appropriate place to start. There he will find toothpaste, Kleenex, toilet paper, feminine products, grooming products, sham- poo, soap, toiletries, towels, a shower curtain and mat. Continuing his GST tour, Mr. Holland’s understanding would be further enhanced by his discovery of furniture, lamps, beds, linens, pots, pans, cleaning products, dish soap, a refrigerator, dressers, outerwear, innerwear, and footwear. There are common de- nominators for all the listed items that Mr. Holland will find in his own home. They are all GST taxable. They are all necessary household pur- chases. They will all have to be replaced at some time be- cause they were consumed, became broken, were worn out or were outdated. Hopefully Mr. Holland’s next newsletter will be re- flective of a GST tour of his own home. Richard Groh Ajax People should make the decision on regional chairman To the editor: Re: Regional chair referen- dum defeated again, Feb. 19. I read this item with inter- est and amusement. Interest with the fact, that I, along with a lot of my friends, feel this should be an elected po- sition and amusement with the antics that take place at council meetings, because this matter has been going on for nine years, since 1997! On Feb. 15 the vote was 14-13 against with one vote being absent which could have made it a tie. Coun- cillor Joe Drumm says “that people do not want an elect- ed chair,” and Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor says “Let’s get onto the things that mat- ter to residents.” Well, to both of you, this does matter to the residents! So to end this matter, to the satisfac- tion of all the taxpayers in the region (and I do not live in) have the councillors do two things. On the next election bal- lot in all areas of Durham Region add: (1) Should the chairman of the Regional Municipal- ity of Durham be elected by general vote? Yes or No. (2) Are you, as a resident, in favour of the councillors voting themselves a pay in- crease in the next term? Yes or No. Then add up the votes, and you will be the voice of the people! Earl Brown Oshawa A card or letter can mean so much Show troops that you care about their sacrifice and service Keep the Home Fires Burning’ was an inspirational song from the First World War which states: “Keep the home fires burning while your hearts are yearning/Though the lads are far away they dream of home.” And “Operation Homefires,” is the title for a Royal Canadian Legion-sponsored program to send letters of support to our troops serving in Afghanistan. While the home fires have changed from coal or peat to nuclear generators, the thoughts and feelings of a century ago are every bit as real today. Since 2002, 12 Canadians have been killed in Afghanistan, 11 of them soldiers. From the four servicemen who were killed by Amer- ican “friendly fire” in 2002 to the death just last week of a private who was the victim of gun fire, Canadians have paid a heavy price in the war on terror. And, with a commitment of more than 2,000 troops in Kandahar, we’re certainly in this thing for the long haul. Whatever your personal or political views about Canadian armed forces involvement overseas, there’s no question the young men and women who serve do so with conviction, bravery and a sense of duty and honour. They are in real harm’s way, never sure if they will make it through until tomorrow, enemy combatants in a foreign land thou- sands of kilometres from home. To make their service a little less stressful and to try to bring a smile from back home, Robert Rohrer, a member of the Whitby Royal Canadian Legion, started a program two years ago to send cards and letters as well as coffee, candies, magazines and other goodies to the troops in Kandahar. For the third year the Legion is pushing “Operation Homefires,” program to include troops in Haiti, Cyprus, Sudan and any other farflung locale where Canadians are serving. The Legion is trying to get schools and students involved in sending cards or letters but it doesn’t have to be limited -- anybody who wants to can send a note, letter, card or poster. Do not seal your card as it must be checked by security before it is sent. The Legion would like all cards or letters received by May 1 so that troops will receive them in time for Canada Day. To send your card or letter call Cecile Bowers, secretary, Branch 178 (905-263- 2086) or Robert Rohrer at 905-439-9951 and they will arrange to have your card or letter picked up. ‘ ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME Apr. 05 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Apr. 06 Pickering Advisory Committee on 7:00 pm Race Relations & Equity Apr. 10 Management Forum Meeting 1:30 pm Apr. 10 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Apr. 18 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Apr. 20 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Nominate a Senior Now Senior of the Year will be awarded in June. Please call now for details 905.420.4620 City of Pickering Holiday Operating Hours CLOSED APRIL 14 CIVIC COMPLEX 905.420.2222 RECREATION COMPLEX 905.683.6582 DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 DURHAM REGION TRANSIT WEST 905.683.4111 Holiday Service (Sunday Service) 8 am – 6 pm CLOSED APRIL 16 RECREATION COMPLEX 905.683.6582 DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 CLOSED APRIL 17 CIVIC COMPLEX 905.420.2222 DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES 905.831.6265 DURHAM REGION TRANSIT WEST 905.683.4111 Regular Weekday Service. No Schools. EMERGENCY SERVICES City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number 905.683.4319 No Entry Fee Pickering Easter Parade Saturday, April 15 Sir John A. Public School to the Royal Canadian Legion on Bayly Street 905.839.2990 Register Now! Registration Has Begun... Sign up Today! 5 Simple Ways to Register Tele-Reg from Home, Fax, Mail, In Person, or Drop-off Call 905.420.4621 for Registration Information cityofpickering.com Free lunch & children’s activities at the Royal Canadian Legion located at 1555 Bayly Street, following the parade. The parade will be forming at 10:00 am sharp at Sir John A. Macdonald Public School (777 Balaton Avenue) Events @ your library Programs for Adults @ Central Library Wednesday, April 5th The Gardener's Kitchen @7pm Nothing spices up your cooking like a few well-placed herbs or some fresh vegetables...and what better place to get them than your own backyard! Join Barbara Twinner, certified horticultural technician, as she discusses the ins and outs of seeding your vegetables and herbs. You will also get the opportunity to plant a few pots of your own to add to your vegetable patch. Registration is required, so call or visit the library in person to book your spot. Central Library 905.831.6265 on sale NOW! on saleon sale NOW!NOW! FESTIVAL VOLUNTEERS Tender No. T-3-2006 Tender for Trail Construction and Boulevard Works-Finch Ave. From Brock Road to East Terminus (450m) Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned de- partment for the above no later than 2:00 p.m: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 The work consists of the supply of the required materials, labour, machinery, tools and appliances for the comple- tion of the top works and Duffins Trail on Finch Avenue from Brock Road to 450m east of Brock Road and for the supply of the required materials, labour, machinery, tools and appliances for the preparation required of the exist- ing boulevard in preparation for sidewalks, asphalt paving, grading and sodding of the boulevards on Finch Avenue in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by SRM Associates and the City of Pickering. The bidder must include with the tender submission a bid deposit of five thousand ($5,000.00) dollars or a bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total ten- dered amount available for ninety (90 days) from date of tender closing; and an original Agreement to Bond form ensuring that 100% performance and 100% labour & ma- terials payment bonds can be supplied. After tender closing for evaluation a bidder will be re- quired to provide a copy of their Health & Safety Policy, current Cost and Frequency Report issued by WSIB; cur- rent Certificate of Clearance issued by WSIB; certificate of insurance - $5,000,000 Comprehensive Liability includ- ing premises and all operations. This is not a conclusive listing of requirements - it is solely the bidder’s responsibility to review the tendering document for full requirements. Tendering packages are available upon a non-refundable payment of $75.00 per set by cash or cheque made pay- able to the City of Pickering by contacting Supply & Ser- vices tel. 905.420.4616, located on the 2nd Floor of the Pickering Civic Complex. Request for a list of bidders is to be in writing, faxed to Supply & Services, 905.420.5313. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply & Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario LlV 6K7 Vera A. Felgemacher, C.P.P., CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M, CMM III Manager, Supply & Services www.picnet.org The City of Pickering thanks the proud sponsors of the 20-Minute Pickering Makeover. MakeoverMakeoverPickeringPickering Spring is here and it's time to lend a hand to clean up Pickering. Get outside and participate in the 20-minute clean up at 2:00pm on Friday, April 21st. Clean up around your business, school or neighbourhood. A little effort by a lot of committed people will achieve amazing results. Businesses, schools or organizations are encouraged to register with the Customer Care Centre toll free at 1.877.420.4666. Registering allows the City's staff to deliver clean up supplies to you and haul away the litter you collected. Residents, if you are cleaning up your neighbourhood, you can simply place your bagged litter out with regular household garbage on your regular collection day. Gloves and special biodegradable litterbags can be picked up while supplies last at participating Pizza Pizza &Tim Hortons locations in addition to the locations listed below: Pickering Civic Complex One The Esplanade Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering Public Libraries Central Branch One The Esplanade Claremont Branch 4941 Old Brock Rd. Greenwood Branch 3540 Westney Rd. Petticoat Creek Branch 470 Kingston Rd. West Whitevale Branch 475 Whitevale Rd. 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They include, four- wheel alignment, electrical diag- nostic, minor or major engine and transmission re- pair on all makes and models, cus- tom electrical, oil changes, tune-ups, transmission, brake and antifreeze fl ushes. Have a crack in your windshield? The pros at Auto- boyz can fi x it. Need new brakes or a paint touch-up? Autoboyz can fi x that too. Want a high performance vehicle? The boys can customize your interior, exterior or engine to get you revved up. When we say everything, we mean ev- erything! Certifi ed and highly trained me- Trust the pros at Autoboyz chanics and technicians will take care of your car as if it was their own. They take pride in the quality service and professionalism they provide. The pros at Autoboyz believe that customer service comes fi rst. They have a variety of services available to you for your convenience. With four bays, they are almost always able to start working on your car as soon as you bring it in. 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The hot, arid heat fills your lungs as you step off the plane. As you head away from the air- port, you look around at the men and women in garb differ- ent from yours, speaking a lan- guage that has no resemblance to your own. Your children look to you for direction. Now imagine that this isn’t a vacation. Imagine that you have just quit your job, cashed in your life savings and moved halfway around the world. Imagine a wave of terror wash- ing over you as you begin to grasp the enormity of the life change you have made. This is the reality faced by thousands of immigrants who land at Toronto’s Pearson In- ternational Airport each year. They come from all around the world and many make their way east towards Durham Re- gion, settling in growing places like Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa. With the region’s expected population boom over the next 15 years, immi- grant settlement will be at the forefront for the social services helping these men, women and children make the transition from one country to another. Newcomer women, in par- ticular, face mounting social, economic and emotional bar- riers. Esther Enyolu is one woman who has been in the trenches. At 18 she packed up her few belongings, said goodbye to her family, boarded an air- plane and began her journey to join her husband in Canada. As she flew over her native Ni- geria, Ms. Enyolu experienced a mixture of emotions: fear, ex- citement, anxiety and anticipa- tion. “I was lucky,” Ms. Enyolu says of her passage to Canada. “My husband was already here to facilitate my move into a new society.” Now, 23 years later, Ms. En- yolu is the executive director of the Women’s Multicultural Re- source and Counselling Centre of Durham. She helps women whose immigrant experiences may not be so easy. “Many women have high expectations when they come to Canada,” Ms. Enyolu said. “When they arrive, it is a strug- gle.” She says one of the most difficult experiences for immi- grant women is isolation. “Women often experience isolation because they have a lack of a family network and support system,” she says. “It is hard enough to leave your country, but they also have to start from the beginning to build a support network.” Ms. Enyolu’s organization reaches out to women and children from diverse racial, cultural and religious back- grounds who are the victims of violence. WMRCC offers one-on-one counselling, cri- sis intervention, information on social assistance and other services to help marginalized women free themselves from violence. And while Ms. Enyolu says that violence against women knows no social or economic boundaries and occurs in all cultures, she chooses to spe- cifically reach out to immigrant and refugee women because they are often the ones who do not know the Canadian system and where to go for help. Across town, Evelyn Smith, a native of Newfoundland, is also fighting for immigrant women -- women she sees on a daily basis and who inspire her to work harder. “They are wonderful women,” she says of her cli- ents. As the executive director of Community Development Council Durham, Ms. Smith is on the front lines in the fight to successfully integrate im- migrants into Durham Region. Her clients include individu- als from around the world, but the majority speak Farsi, Dari, Urdu, Arabic or Spanish. Amongst her staff -- which she calls a “mini-United Nations” -- are people from different backgrounds. The council pro- vides a variety of programs for the settlement of new immi- grants. The Host program, for example, matches newcomers with volunteer hosts, to help the newcomers practice their English and learn about their new community. But Ms. Smith’s personal fight is for the immigrant women who inspire her with their cour- age and perseverance. She tells the story of women who walk from their homes in Whitby or Pickering to her agency’s office in Ajax. They walk, she says, because transportation is too expensive. “If it is a choice between tak- ing the bus with two or three children, or feeding those chil- dren, they walk,” she says. She tells the story of a moth- er -- a newcomer to Canada -- who arrived at her office the day that Ms. Smith had baked muffins for her staff. “I offered her one and she took it, broke off a piece and placed the rest in her coat pocket,” she recalls. “I told her that it is for her and she can eat the whole thing. But she looked at me and said, ‘I have three babies at home. This will be their lunch.’ It broke my heart.” The struggle to make ends meet can be particularly hard for the country’s newcomers. Good jobs are hard to come by when you have no Canadian experience, Ms. Smith says. “And many employers aren’t willing to take someone on to give them that experience.” So Ms. Smith fights. She fights for more affordable housing in the region, for greater access to services and to break down the isolation that can surround a woman new to Canada. Her ultimate goal is to cre- ate a centre that contains all services that immigrants may need under one roof to mini- mize the back and forth. For now, she says the majority of her clients are settling in Ajax because that is where most ser- vices are available. But increasingly immigrants are moving to other centres in the region. “We have to embrace all of the diversity,” she says. “The saying is that it takes a village to raise a child, but I say that it takes a village to raise a vil- lage. “Immigrants in our society face immeasurable barriers and we have to do what we can to make their lives a little easier.” Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Esther Enyolu is the executive director of the Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham. She’s among a core group of individuals at the forefront of the battle to bring and maintain necessary services locally for Canada’s newest members. to the challenge Immigrant women RISE PAGE A8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ APRIL 5, 2006P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND Annandale Curling Club’s Last Chance Bonspiel takes to the pebbled ice on Saturday and Sunday. PAGE B1 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ APRIL 5, 2006A/P Sports briefs APRIL 5, 2006 [ Hockey ] Ajax’s McGregor joins AHL Barons AJAX — His college hockey career ended, Ajax’s Tyler McGregor has made the jump to the pro ranks. The Holy Cross University (Worces- ter, Mass.) Crusaders’ graduating senior forward has joined the Cleveland Barons of the American Hockey League. The Barons are the affiliate of the San Jose Sharks. McGregor has played in the Barons’ last two games. Cleveland hosts the Grand Rapids Griffins today (Wednes- day), and has six games left in the regular season. Last week, McGregor was named to the Inside College Hockey All-America third team and Atlantic Hockey Association player of the year. McGregor led Holy Cross in goals (26) and points (54), while he was tied for second in assists (28). His .68 goals per game rank him sixth in the U.S., while his 1.42 points per game is seventh nationally. McGregor’s 13 power-play goals this season tied the school re- cord and is fifth-best in the nation. He concluded his Holy Cross career with 70 goals and 67 assists in 143 games. McGregor is tied for 15th all-time at Holy Cross in points and is second in games played. Earlier this month, along with player of the year, McGregor was selected to the Atlantic Hockey all-conference first team, while he received the sportsman- ship and regular-season scoring awards. He was named the Atlantic Hockey play- er of the week three times this season and five times during his career. [ Tr ack and field ] Martin hurdles to awards at Lock Haven PICKERING — A Pickering resident and former Pine Ridge Secondary School graduate was an award winner with the Lock Haven University (Lock Haven, Pa.) Bald Eagles track and field team this year. Paul Martin, in his freshman season with Lock Haven, was awarded rookie of the year honours by the Pennsylva- nia State Athletic Conference (PSAC) on March 31. Martin, a freshman sprinter-hurdler, capped a successful season at the PSAC indoor championship meet by winning the 55-metre hurdles in a time of 7.69. He also picked up a third in the 400m. Martin was also a national qualifier, and was the only freshman in the hurdle event. [ Synchronized swimming ] Durham Synchro brings home medals DURHAM — Durham Synchro Club members earned three medals at the Eastern/Atlantic Divisionals in Quebec City. Facing powerhouse teams from Que- bec, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces, Durham Synchro’s Christa Hutton, Katie LePage, Julia Maclean, of Ajax, and Bri- anna MacLellan, Chelsey Matthews, Allie Mear, Carrie Mouck and Alaina Wade, of Pickering, placed fourth out of 10 teams. Durham swimmers also placed well in figures, duet and solo events at Synchro Elite’s Centre Sportif Lucien-Fla- mand. In Tier 6 15-and-under figures, Maclean won bronze in a field of 145 competitors. In the Tier 7 junior figure competition, LePage was 23rd (eighth in Ontario), and Matthews was 25th (10th in Ontario). In Tier 6 15-and-under duet, Maclean and Mouck won the silver medal in a field of 21 competitors and will compete at the 2006 Canadian Espoir Synchronized Swimming Championships at the Etobi- coke Olympium in June. In Tier 7 junior duet competition, LePage and Matthews finished 10th in a field of 22. Their top-10 finish qualifies them for the Canadian Open Champion- ships in Winnipeg in May. In Tier 6 15-and-under solo competi- tion, Maclean won her second bronze medal of the meet, and also qualified for nationals. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Durham Lightning’s Jennifer Wakefield makes a move toward the net as Brampton Thunder’s Liz Macri is set to challenge and Cindy Eadie braces for the impending shot during Game 2 of the National Women’s Hockey League semifinals at the Legends Centre in Oshawa last Sunday afternoon. The Thunder won 3-1 to capture the best-of-three series. Dream season ends after semifinal series loss to Brampton By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — The Durham Lightning’s Cinderella season finished short of a fairy-tale ending on Sunday afternoon. But, no matter the result of the crucial Game 2 in the National Women’s Hockey League best-of-three semifinal against the Brampton Thunder, the Lightning’s 2005-06 campaign was an unqualified success. Going from perennial losers the past seven seasons to a team that was one series win away from competing for a league championship, the Lightning gave it everything they had to prolong the series against the powerhouse Thun- der at Oshawa’s Legend Centre. But, too many trips to the penalty box and way too much Olympic firepower in the Thunder lineup added up to a 3-1 loss, thus ending the Lightning’s season short of competing for a championship -- something that even a year ago would have been unthinkable for the Ajax- based Durham squad. The NWHL semifinal series started at Brampton’s Powerade Centre Saturday night, with the Thunder scoring a 5-1 victory. The Thunder’s Olympians -- includ- ing 2006 Canadian gold medallists Vicky Sunohara, Jayna Hefford and Gillian Fer- rari, along with U.S. bronze medallist Kathleen Kauth -- were a formidable challenge for the Lightning which, al- though talented, lacked that calibre of experience and know-how. And, it showed. Sunohara scored twice, including the winner. For insurance, Hefford con- verted a neutral-ice Lightning turnover into a short-handed marker with 7:56 remaining in the third period, thus put- ting the series on ice. While the Lightning battled gamely with the Thunder 5-on-5, Lightning head coach Peter Perram acknowledged play- ing short-handed against a strong power play was a recipe for disaster. Sunohara’s goals came on the power play, one dur- ing a 5-on-3 opportunity. “If you look honestly at our play 5- on-5, we controlled a good part of the game. When you’re playing 5-on-3 and they’re able to put players like Sunohara and Hefford out there, with that kind of talent, it’s doubtful that you’re going to come away without getting scored on,” says Perram. Perram, however, was philosophi- cal in defeat, noting that although the Lightning players had their hearts and minds focused on playing for a league championship, the series loss in no way diminishes a remarkable campaign. “We have 20 records we keep for this organization and I’m sure this team will have 18 of them,” says Perram, who laud- ed the work of team owner and general manager Brandon Smith for resuscitat- ing the franchise. “This is a phenomenal group in so many ways. We can’t forget that going forward.” Although somewhat grudgingly, Per- ram admitted the insertion of the Olym- pians into the Brampton lineup -- after the Thunder played the regular season without them -- was more than enough to put Brampton over the top in the playoffs after finishing some 10 points behind the first-place Lightning. “We sort of discounted it all year, but it shows that a couple of players can be impactful. They’re veterans and they form a big part of their roster. Their un- derstanding of the game is remarkable. We have to develop those type of players too, and we will,” he says. Joanie Denby scored the Lightning goal early in the third period to tie the contest 1-1. Teresa Marchese earned an assist. The Lightning was similarly hurt by the Brampton power play in Game 1, with the Thunder going 2-for-5 with the man advantage. The Thunder held a commanding 4-0 lead until Ashley Riggs spoiled Cindy Eadie’s shutout with just more than seven minutes remaining in the third period. The Thunder now face the Montreal Axion for the NWHL Championship Cup at Brampton’s Powerade Centre on Sat- urday, April 15 at 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast throughout English Canada on TSN. SCORING SUMMARY Brampton Thunder vs. Durham Light- ning Oshawa Legends Centre - Sunday, April 2 Period 1 Brampton Thunder - Vicky Sunohara (PP) (Nicole (Coley) Dosser) 18:20 Period 2 (no scoring) Period 3 Durham Lightning - Joanne Denby (Te- resa Marchese) 1:18 Brampton Thunder - Vicky Sunohara (PP) (Gillian Ferrari, Kelly Bechard) 6:27 Brampton Thunder - Jayna Hefford (unassisted) 12:04 PENALTY TOTALS Brampton Thunder: 14 minutes on 7 infractions; Durham Lightning: 14 min- utes on 7 infractions POWERPLAYS Brampton Thunder: 2-for-6; Durham Lightning: 0-for-6 SHOTS ON GOAL Brampton: 36; Durham: 16 Underdog Durham Lightning goes down fighting to powerhouse Thunder Susan Fennell, the commis- sioner of the National Women’s Hockey League, owner of the Bramp- ton Thunder and Mayor of Brampton, and City of Oshawa Councillor Mike Nicholson were on hand for the opening ceremonies prior to Sunday’s playoff game...Durham Lightning owner Brandon Smith was non- commital on whether or not the Light- ning would return to its Ajax home base next season. Following Sunday’s loss to Brampton, Smith said he’d have something to say on the mat- ter at some point in the off-season... One person who was committal was Lightning head coach Peter Perram. “I would like to come back. I feel like the job’s not done here.”... 2006 Turin Olympic gold medal hockey player Vicky Sunohara stayed for a long time following Sunday’s contest at Oshawa’s Legend Centre signing auto- graphs, posing for photos and talking to fans who were lined up to meet the Brampton Thunder centre. Still wearing her jersey while standing in the arena in flip-flops, Sunohara was unfailingly polite and eager to accom- modate her young fans... Other 2006 Canadian Olympic gold medallists on the Brampton roster: Gillian Ferrari (defence) and Jayna Hefford (for- ward)... Speaking of Olympians, Thun- der forward Kathleen Kauth was a member of the U.S. women hockey team that won bronze in Turin... The Lightning announced its year-end awards at its recent banquet. Winners were: Best defence -- Pam Pachal; best forward -- Joanne Eustace; Unsung hero award -- Deandra Lo- cicero; Rookie of the year -- Melanie Rothan; Most valuable player -- Desi Clark; Coaching excellence award -- assistant coach Gord Holdgate... Lightning boltsbolts By Al Rivett Sports Editor DURHAM — No one is happier or prouder of the Durham Lightning’s turn- around this season than Susan Fennell, the National Women’s Hockey League’s commissioner. “They were in last place for the past seven years; they’ve never made the playoffs in the last seven years, but they turned the team around this year and finished the season in first place. That’s a remarkable turnaround -- absolutely remarkable. I’m really proud of what they’ve done,” says Fennell, who’s also the mayor of the City of Brampton. Fennell notes there was no hidden agendas associated with the Durham Lightning hosting a playoff game in Os- hawa, rather than at their home base in Ajax. She explains NWHL teams routine- ly play neutral-site games, with Sunday’s contest in particular a fundraising effort of the Oshawa Girls’ Hockey League. Although the Lightning could poten- tially move to another locale within Durham Region, Fen- nell says she’s unfamiliar with any talk to re-locate the team. Moreover, further league ex- pansion in Ontario is a non- starter, saying the league wish- es to keep its teams strong and adding more teams would only dilute the player pool in the province. “We have five teams in On- tario, so the only way to get a team in Ontario is to relocate an existing team. We will not allow our league to lose its competitive edge,” she says. The commissioner chafes at those who say the eight-team league -- in its eighth season of providing elite women’s hockey -- is merely a training ground for future Canadian Olympians. “We are not a training wheel for Team Canada. We’re here to provide affordable, com- petitive hockey for the whole family, no different than the NHL. A young girl’s dream to play in the NWHL is no different than a young boy’s dream of playing in the NHL. Boys don’t grow up dreaming of playing for Team Canada, they grow up wanting to play in the NHL.” She says over the league’s eight years of operation, the league has changed, and for the better. “We’ve gone from playing for T-shirts, dressing in mismatched socks and hel- mets and playing at unusual hours in some arenas where they didn’t even have doors on the dressing rooms,” she says. “This was considered OK for Olympic athletes and the finest female hockey players in the world. How can that be OK? I don’t think it was ever OK, but peo- ple just weren’t paying attention and no one was anxious to pay attention. 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The Pickering Legionnaires under-19 women’s rugby team captured the girls’ crown at the Fullerton Youth Rugby In- ternational Tournament in Fullerton, south of Los Angeles, from March 18 to 19. In the final, the Legionnaires got past USA Combined XV 24-7. In the semifinals, the Legionnaires blanked the North Shore Highlanders from Mequon, Wisconsin 21-0. The Legionnaires emerged from pool play in first place with a 2-0 record. Pickering started by defeating the Wild- cats from North Los Angeles County, Ca. 31-0. In Game 2, the Legionnaires downed Kettle Moraine from Wankesha, Wisconsin 17-0. In the lead-up to the tournament, the Legionnaires played two exhibi- tion games. They suited up against a team from San Pedro, Ca. on March 14, earning a 24-0 victory. The next day, the Legionaires faced the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) Bruins women’s rugby team, winning 28-0. Most of the Legionnaires’ players, says coach James Blair, are also members of the Dunbarton High School Spartans varsity girls’ team, with several from the Peterborough and Lindsay rugby clubs also making the trek to California. The Legionnaires have been in ex- istence for just under a year, having competed in the Toronto Rugby Union’s (TRU) under-19 division last season, where the Pickering team finished sixth out of 19 squads. The Legionnaires draw players from all over Ajax, Pickering and Whitby. The club is open to all females between the ages of 14 and 18. The club will again be competing in the Toronto division this summer, and the club is in talks with other members of the TRU to start a women’s under-21 exhibition league this summer. For more information about the Pickering Legionnaires Rugby Club, e- mail www.legionnairesrfc@hotmail. com, or call James Blair at 705-878- 8250. 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Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Checking things out AJAX — Oshawa St. Paul’s Matthew Marrone, left, and Ajax Source for Sports’ Randy Chessman fight for the puck during atom division play at the Ron Sharpe Memorial Classic Tournament at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday. Pickering minor bantams York-Simcoe champions Panthers finish off Aurora in dramatic fifth and final game PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers GlaxoSmithKline minor ban- tam ‘AA’ rep hockey team capped its season with a 4-3 win over the Aurora Tigers to capture the York-Simcoe league championship recently. The series was deadlocked at two games apiece in the best-of-five af- fair. The deciding game was fast- paced and penalty-free. Pickering opened strong and carried a com- fortable lead of 4-1 late into the third period. But, with only three minutes to play, the Tigers started a comeback by scoring two quick goals to make the score 4-3. The Panthers shut the door the rest of the way and hung on for the victory. Te am captain Corrado Gianfrid- do led the Panthers offensively with three goals and an assist. David Motts picked up the other goal and an assist. Jake Kelly, Michael Smith, Jay Boychuk, Tommy Reid, Maclin Crawford and Spencer Bentley also earned assists. After eliminating Peterborough, Oshawa and Whitby, the Pickering team opened the final series against Aurora with a decisive 4-1 win. Goaltender Connor Maxim turned aside 26 shots for the win. Kelly led the team’s offence, pick- ing up two goals and an assist. Boy- chuk and Motts were the other scor- ers. Assists went to Ryan Wilkinson, Boychuk, Gianfriddo and Reid. Tena- cious forechecking from Louis Del Re and Cody Harding contributed to the win. In Game 2, Michael Sheremeta shut out the Tigers 1-0. Gianfriddo, from Jordon Bean and Motts, provided the offence. Outstanding work by the team’s defence of Michael Smith, Mi- chael Hood, Brian Smith, Zac Munn, Wilkinson and Kelly kept the Tigers’ scoring chances to a minimum. In Game 3, Pickering jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead on goals by Munn from Bentley, and Motts from Gianfriddo and Bean. But, Aurora roared back with four consecutive goals to get the win and stay alive in the series. In Game 4, the Panthers again failed to finish off the pesky Tigers. Pickering took the early lead on a goal by Kelly from Hood and Crawford. Aurora scored late in the third period to tie and then scored the winner in overtime on the power play, which set up the deciding game. The Panthers’ now will continue their fundraising efforts as they work toward their trip to Europe in De- cember. Norm Rogers, Geoff Hodgkinson, Rob Bean and Tom Reid coach the team. The trainer is Bob Price and the manager is Gino Del Re. Te r esa Hood/ Citizenseye.com photo The Pickering Panthers GlaxoSmithKline minor bantam ‘AA’ rep hockey team captured the York-Simcoe league championship recently, defeating the Aurora Tigers in a fifth and deciding game in the best-of-five final series. Shooting Stars post come-from-behind win over Whitby AJAX — Despite being behind in its league final against Whitby, the Ajax Shooting Stars tween ‘C’ ringette team wouldn’t be denied. Ajax came all the way back from a 3- 0 deficit to post a 7-4 victory to capture the gold medal at the league finals in Sunderland last weekend. The Ajacians received a solid, all- round performance from centres Jessica Chin and Megan Mcrae, and forwards Kirstin Broders, Mya Butler, Sierra Campbell, Jackie McCuaig and Marina Terranova. Meanwhile, the defence of Stepha- nie Bailey, Natalie Feltrin, Michelle Hughes and Catherine Pankratz was focused throughout the crucial con- test. Goaltender Michelle Misketis was outstanding in preserving the victory. 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The ideal candidate will have some experience in a commercial environment plus working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and mechanical related to the building maintenance field. Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are a 'Must Have.' If you would like to explore this opportunity, you are encouraged to forward your resume by April 13th in confidence to: Crombie Properties 762 Upper James Street, Suite 188 Hamilton, Ontario L9C 3A2 Attention: Michael Rice Fax: 905-389-1386 Email: michael.rice@crombie.ca RECRUITING TODAY!!! Ajax/Pickering Companies Te mporary/Permanent Assignments •steel toed boots •shift work •lifting •packing/assembly •transportation Thurs. April 6, 8:30-12 noon Duffins Room Upstairs Ajax Community & Recreation Centre (off Monarch behind Fire Station) Tel:905-579-2911, Fax: 905-579-6050 419 King Street West, Suite 601 Oshawa Ontario L1J 2K5 Tr ansport Training TM Centres of Canada Inc. 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We offer full training to licensing by the Province; experience not a requirement. This is an exciting career with a dynamic company. Please call Peter Hones (905)626-1094. AZ DRIVER required for Durham area, must have gravel experi- ence.Call 1-905-622-4920. LOCAL PAVING COMPANY re- quires full-time AZ driver. Sea- sonal work April-December, ap- prox 50+ hours/week. Clean ab- stract required. Experience an as- set.Please call (905)723-8691 A LARGE NORTH AMERICAN financial services company is looking for unique individuals with leadership ability. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the fastest growing industry in the world. Training provided. No ex- perience necessary. Opportunity for advancement and excellent in- come potential. Call Kari Thomp- son 1-866-848-7090 ext 104 or 647-444-4516 A OR DZ DRIVER/OPERATOR, Experience needed with trailer for landscape company. Fax resume to (905)683-2681. ADULT CARRIER NEEDED to deliver papers in the AjaxPicker- ing area. Delivery for Wednes- day and Friday's papers. Must have a reliable car. Call Sarah Camirand 905-683-5117, ext. 236. AJAX/PICKERING Driveway sealing and repair company requires labourer to clean driveways. Transportation an asset, $9.00/hourly. Call 905-619-2351 cell 416-274-4889 AN ORGANIST/Choir Director is required for St. Mark's United Church, Whitby. The organist will inspire St. Mark's Church for Christian worship in a diverse musical environment. The suc- cessful applicant will provide mu- sical leadership through interac- tion with the various existing mu- sical groups and will provide ac- companiment on organ and/or piano for worship services. Esti- mates hours/week 10-13, salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Start date: Sept 3/06. Please apply in writing: Search Committee, 70 Falling- brook St. Whitby,ON L1R 1P7, email: stmarks@bellnet.ca APPLEBEE'S GRILL & Bar. We're Busy!! Now Hiring Line Cooks & Dishwashers. Top Wag- es & Benefits Program. 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Monday to Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10-1 p.m. Great employment for college students. Call between 9-5, Mon.-Fri. (905)655-9053. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC.St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Whitby requires music director to take responsibility for choir, co-or- dinate/develop musical praise teams. Must have high skill-level on piano/organ, be comfortable with traditional and comtemporary Christian music and relate well to all ages and abilities. Apply in writing to: Search Committee, c/o Bob Burnett, St. Andrew's Pres- byterian Church, 209 Cochrane St. Whitby, ON L1N 5H9; e-mail standrewschurch@bellnet.ca; Fax 905-668-3186 DRIVERS WANTED for Blue Line Ta xis. Part-time shifts available. Please call Roy at 905-440-2011 or (905) 439-1111. EXPERIENCED CREW MEM- BERS wanted for hot poured rub- berized crack filling in Toronto. 905-797-3477. EXPERIENCED Line Cooks & Waitstaff and part-time Hosts re- quired for the Wing Shack in Ajax. 368 Bayly St, W. Apply in person Mon-Sat. EXPERIENCED WAITSTAFF wanted, must be available to work evenings and weekends. Apply with resume to Flying Fish & Chips, 1540 Dundas St. E, at Thickson Rd.Whitby. FLEXIBLE, P/T EVENINGS, Food/Shop clean-up and prepara- tion for hotdog cart company. Benefits available. Call 905--571- 5663 leave message or email to: hotdoggermonroe@sympatico.ca FLOOR CLEANER needed, ex- perience in striping and waxing, must own a car or van. Night shifts. Call Dave (416)826-7582 FLORAL DESIGNER POSITION. Experienced only. Email resume to ivesflorist@powergate.ca or fax to 905-985-4738. FREE Telephone Service FREEDOM PHONE LINES Regardless of Credit No Deposit Required LOWEST PRICE Call now & receive 1 month FREE 1-866-884-7464 FREIGHT COORDINATOR NEEDED.Te mp to perm position. Day shifts, experience required. Interested please fax resume to (Christine (416)495-0941. Need- ed is as follows: Freight rates, freight quotes, freight bookings, bill of landing, daily receiving, Nafta, Canadian goods and re- turns. FULL TIME and part time sea- sonal employees, cashiers and general labourers. Some plant knowledge would be beneficial, flexible hours. Fax resume to (905)655-1571 GREAT CLEANING positions available. Flexible hours, top wages! Energetic, self-starter with car. Rapidly growing compa- ny in Durham Region. Call 905- 655-7563 today! HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Stuffing En- velopes, Mailing/Processing Cir- culars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.CanadianHomeJobs.com, Reference 7-107 IMMEDIATE FT/PT openings in customer sales/svc, no exp. nec, conditions apply. $14.75 base- appt. Great for students and oth- ers.Call 905-426-7726 LANDSCAPE CO.looking for person experienced in interlock- ing and all aspects of landscap- ing. Must be able to work inde- pendently. Call (905)986-5217 or (905)424-9411 LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN. Must have min 3-5 years experience in all aspects of landscape construction including installation of pavers, retaining walls, natural rockery, grading, carpentry etc. Ability to read and work from blueprints. We are an established landscape design/build company offering competitive wages and a great growing environment. Must have own transportation and good work ethics. Only serious applicants need apply. Fax Resume 905-720-1395. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & Fence/Deck Construction. Clintar is currently hiring EXPERIENCED maintenance crew leaders, labor- ers & fence/deck installers. Must have valid drivers license with clean abstract. Please fax re- sume to: 905-723-6760 or email to: hr-durham@clintar.com LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thickson) on Monday to Thurs- day from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m LUBE TECHNICIANS,full/part- time. Hourly wage + bonus. Able to perform regular oil & filter changes and maintenance on ve- hicles. Apply at Pennzoil, 581 King St.East, Oshawa. MANAGER full time for a high traffic drug store in Port Hope, experience in retail management with human resources, comput- ers, merchandising and inventory control skills. salary commensu- rate with experience and qualifi- cations fax resume to 905-372- 9126. MANDARIN RESTAURANT re- quires Dishwasher, Bus Person & Kitchen Helper. Experience not necessary. Apply in person with photo ID from 2pm-5pm at 1725 Kingston Road, Pickering (King- ston/East of Brock Rd.) Out of Work? 16-24 years old? Not in school? Finding a job doesn't have to be so hard! Allow us to help you meet your employment goals! We have... * local job leads * resume help * tips on getting interviews * FREE Resource Centres *and much more! Call us today for more information! Ajax: 905-427-8165 Whitby: 905-666-8847 PART TIME handy man/mainte- nance worker needed for 88 unit Apartment/Townhouse complex. Approx 8-20hrs per week. Rate based on experience/references. Send resume by April 19th, to File # 865 Farewell St, Oshawa, Ont, L1H-7L5. Only those select- ed for an interview will be con- tacted. POSITIONS AVAILABLE:Full- time or part-time Car Clean- ing/Auto Detailing. Must be able to drive manual transmission. Must have valid G2 or G driver's license. Please apply in person, Eastway Auto, 613 Kingston Rd. W., Ajax. Call Ashley 416-993- 1648, 905-428-1905. Professional FUNDRAISERS needed. Part/Full time 3 shifts daily 7 days a week. Earn $12/hr + Benefits. Contact us today! 1-888-974-JOBS or www.1888974jobs.com PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Workers Supervisor with 3 years experience and driver's abstract required. Labourers, experience preferred, but not necessary. Call Sandy (905)438-1170 REGISTRATION OFFICERS $25/hr.avg. Full-time, stock op- tions. Full training provided. Call 905.435.1052 MACHINE OPERATOR Needed for Food Packaging Company. MUST be hard working and willing to learn. Good Benefi ts. Experience with vertical & horizontal packaging machines an asset. Apply: 85 Thornmount Dr. or fax resume to 416-755-6520. SEEKING NEW MOMS Part-time career opportunity. High-income potential. Excellent training. Set your own hours. For more information call John Frizzle at (905)509-4518 SENIORS FOR SENIORS re- quires homemakers, homeclean- ers, drivers, and handypersons throughout Durham. Part time 905-884-6033 KIDS! KIDS! KIDS! ~~ Ages 2+ ~~ Wanted for TV & Movie Jobs! No Fees! Men/Women 16-65 yrs. Needed for same! No extras Parents call: (416) 221-3824 COURTICE NEW SALON, NEW CONCEPT Looking for updated Stylists & Estheticians tel 905-623-2440 fax 905-623-1680 EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST WANTED for Oshawa location. hourly rate plus commission, with clientele 60%, call collect. 905- 889-5947. PROFESSIONAL EXPERI- ENCED full time esthetician re- quired for a very busy spa to start immediately. Part time reception- ist required.Call 905-623-9836. RMT required for flexible hours, weekdays, evenings and Satur- days, preferably with clientele. Call Simply Spa, 905-579-4937. SPA-ESTHETICIANS WANTED immediately. The Spa Carruthers Creek is looking for Estheticians. Applicants must have previous experience, flexible hours. Fax resume to: 905-426-5153. AN EXCAVATION, water and sewer company requires ex- perienced equipment operators., pipelayers, and lead hand. Expe- rienced only! Please forward re- sumes by fax to: 905-985-0604 or call 905-985-7737. APPLIANCE TECHNICIAN- full time required immediately for Durham area. Road service and in shop repairs. Valid drivers li- cense and clean abstract. Use of company vehicle. Benefits available, wages negotiable.. Join Durham's Leading Appliance Re- tailer Celebrating 50 years in Business. Paddy's Market, 2212 Ta unton Rd. Hampton. Apply with resume or call 905-263-8369. AUTOMOTIVE PAINT Tec hni- cian- Colorworks specializes in mobile spot repair, and requires a highly motivated individual to join our team. All training provided. Fax resume: (905)721-8487 CONSTRUCTION SUPERIN- TENDENT for Residential High- Rise Condominium Whitby, On- tario. Qualifications: 5-10 Years Head Superintendent Experience. Experience from super structure to finishing stage. Good Planning and Execution Skills. Develop and maintain aggressive con- struction schedule .Good commu- nication skills. Maintain Quality Control Program. Immediate Availability. Note: Short Listed Applicants will be addressed. Fax To :Attn: Manager of Human Re- sources 416-593-0092 EXPERIENCED PAINTER need- ed for interior and exterior subdi- vision work. Call Monday-Friday, 7-am 5pm.(905)814-8629. HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERA- TORS with experience needed for backhoes, crawler loader and excavators. The job can be in the greater Toronto area with most of the work in Ajax to Oshawa area. The hours of work are 10hrs a day Monday-Friday and Saturday 1/2 day. The pay is 17.00/hr to 20.00/hr depending on experience. Fax resume to 905-792-7026 or email to alpine@alpinesoddinggroup.com. HIGH END restoration shop, looking for licensed bodyperson, with minimum of 15 years experi- ence in restorations & metal fabri- cations. Also Prep Person. Wag- es negotiable, Start immediately. call (905)436-1999 HVACR COMPANY looking for a Service Technician and an In- staller. Please forward resume to: P.O.Box 31065, Westney Heights RPO, 15 Westney Rd. North, Ajax Ont.L1T3V2 LANDSCAPE LABORERS required, experience necessary for landscape construction. Pay based on experience. Fax re- sume to 905-263-8881 or e-mail behmlandscaping@hotmail.com ROOFING AND INSULATION company needs driver for work truck. Must have own transporta- tion to our shop. Clean driving record, and roofing experience a bonus. Cube van experience nec- essary. Full time year round work. Excellent pay.(416)717-5828 SEWER & WATERMAIN CONTRACTOR Requires * Foreman * Heavy equipment Operators * Forming Carpenters * Pipe Layer/Labourer * Skilled Labourers * Grademan Must have experience in municipal road re-construction works. Call (905) 859-8800 WEB DESIGNER/ PROGRAMMER– Pickering- based publishing company seeks web designer/programmer with: ASP, SQL, MYSQL, ACCESS, HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS 1 & 2, JavaScript & VBS and Adobe Photoshop. Email resume to mmission. Resume to rhurst9119@rogers.com FULL TIME reception/general office clerk required for Pickering office. Fax resume to 905-426- 4927. MATURE ASSISTANT for Advertising Rep. Excellent skills in PowerPoint, Excell, phone manner and able to multi-task. Mon-Thurs. 9:30am to 3pm. Email resume: marilyn@kx96.fm RECEPTIONIST,Chiropractic office, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 1-7pm, occasional Saturdays and mornings. Approx 15/hrs per week. Resume to 117 Byron St., N, Whitby. PROGRESSIVE ONTARIO quality provider of insurance services is currently recruiting for accounts payable clerk, Picker- ing, Ontario. Successful candi- date will be responsible for day- to-day processing of accounts, require strong interpersonal skills, accounts payable experience, and computer literacy. Please for- ward resume to: Watermark Insu- rance Services Inc, 1020 Brock Rd. S., Suite 1005, Pickering, ON L1W 3H2 or email: pat.griffith@ watermarkinsurance.com BUSY SPORTING GOODS retail store has several openings available. We are looking for friendly, outgoing people who are comfortable in a retail sales envi- ronment. Full and part-time posi- tions available including Assistant Manager and Sales positions. Retail Sales experience an asset. E-mail resume to sfsajax@ rogers.com, fax to 905-683-2505. HVACR COMPANY looking for a residential salesperson. Submit resume to: PO. Box 30165 Westney Heights RPO, 15 West- nery Rd.Noth Ajax Ont.L1T 3V2. SALES MANAGER and Repre- sentatives required. Competitive income.call John 416-356-2734. TELEMARKETER- Pickering- based conference company est 1986 seeks individual with excel- lent telephone manner for tele- marketing to businesses within an existing client base. Hourly plus commission. Resume to rhurst9119@rogers.com Dental Assistant needed for a dental office in Pickering 5 days a week Call 905-420-4808 To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Classifi eds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5 Closed Saturday A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 05, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Durham's #1 Volume Kia Dealership is expanding We require immediately EXPERIENCED SALES & LEASING CONSULTANTS for Ontario's #1 over achievement Kia dealer. You offer •Sales experience •Professional work ethic •Enthusiasm & eagerness to achieve high income We offer •Base salary •Phenomenal product •Company benefits •Company demo •Friendly professional work environment •Potential to earn $60,000 per year plus For confidential interview please contact Tina Russell or Jim Campbell Phone (905)571-5420 Fax (905)571-3130 or visit in person 510 Taunton Rd. E., Oshawa, Ontario Advertising Sales - Entry Level Position You are a determined individual who thrives on challenge and believes that reward is a function of effort. You are highly competitive, results-oriented, and approach your work with a positive attitude, desire for success, and willingness to pioneer. You are an effective communicator and understand a prospect's needs and wants. You are com- for table working in a commission-based role. Metroland, the publisher of this newspaper/web- site, is a dynamic, high-growth multimedia compa- ny with an immediate need for an entry-level ad- ver tising salesperson to support ambitious growth objectives. If you feel you are the right individual for this partnership, email your resume to jwillems@durhamregion.com with subject line "ADVERTISING SALES" before APRIL 14, 2006. Only those invited for an interview will be contacted. MAKE A HEALTHY CAREER CHOICE ! NURSING & HEALTH CARE JOB EXPO Wednesday May 17, 2006 Holiday Inn - 1011 Bloor St. E., Oshawa TO BOOK A BOOTH OR FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CLASSIFIED'S 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Fax - 905-579-4218 PRESENTED BY Strathaven Lifecare Centre Bowmanville requires a full time Dietary Supervisor with F.S.S. certificate and a member of C.S.N.M. Fax resume to 905-623-1374 If you've ever had a "Baby"or been a "Teen" If you've ever loved your "Mama" or respected your "Papa" If you've cherished moments with "Grandpa" Then we would like you to be a member of "The A&W Family"at Ajax Meet with us for an instant interview at the Pickering Town Centre Food Court On April 8th from 10:00am to 5:00pm PA RT TIME Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day in Whitby & Oshawa. Enthusiasm, flexibility, comfortable teaching Math & English at a high school level. ONTARIO TEACHING CERTIFICATE A MUST. Ph. Rosana: 905-420-9930 THE CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (CMHA) DURHAM BRANCH… Invites interested residents of Durham Region to consider serving as Board Members on our Board of Directors. These are volunteer positions requiring a few hours of time each month. If you are interested in promoting and enhancing the mental health and emotional well-being of the residents of Durham Region; or are a relative or friend of a client who is familiar with the services we provide; or have a background in or knowledge of community service, volunteer leadership, public relations, business planning, marketing or policy development, and have time to share, we encourage you to contact us. An information session will be provided for interested parties. Interested parties should send a brief resume by April 21 by mail to: Jim Hunt, CMHA Durham, 60 Bond St., Oshawa ON L1G 1A5 or by email to: felicean@cmhadurham.org OPEN HOUSE SUN. APRIL 9TH, 1-4 P.M 56 WESTMORE ST. COURTICE PRIVATE SALE Tastefully decorated ranch bungalow on large 110ft x 200ft lot in quiet Courtice neighbourhood. Newly renovated kitchen and bathrooms. Pineboard and ceramic flooring throughout. Boasts large deck with gazebo. Central air conditioning. Shows pride of ownership. *BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* Please call 905-432-3008 after 6 p.m. COTTAGE FOR SALE Haliburton Highlands On Little Kennisis Lake 1,200 sq. ft., 4 season cottage, nestled at the waterfront, 141 ft. of sand and rock shoreline, 290 ft. deep. 3 bed, 1 bath, open concept lvg. rm./kit, new 16 x 16 fam. Rm. addition. New 12 x 20 storage shed (easily converted to bunky) 2005- 12 x 20 Houston Marine docking, with crystal clear water and no weeds. This bit of paradise is for sale by owner for $399,900. Call and leave a message for Chris at 905-668-1866. 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. 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KING RITSON DENTAL is accepting resume for Level II Assistant, full time day, evening and weekend shift. E-mail slake@on.aibn.com or fax 905-579-2557 Att: Shelley. EXTREMELY BUSY wellness practise in Oshawa Centre Mall, searching for a 3rd Massage Therapist, Naturopath /Accupun- turist. Affiliated with a large gym. If interested email: clinicwellness@yahoo.ca or call 905-433-9520. PSW required part-time to care for quadriplegic in home setting. Non-smoker, and valid driver's li- cense required. (Whitby) (905)436-6074 LEVEL II/PDA ASSISTANT: our dental team is looking for a positive, experienced assistant to bring several years of solid assisting experience to our wonderful modern practice in Whitby. We have the world’s best patients and need a professional who appreciates the TLC needed to make patients feel comfortable. We are happy to offer up to $23.00/hr if qualified. Please send resumes to Dental Futures, 1801 Dundas St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 WE ARE A modern/aggressive dental practice, looking for the right person to grow in our prac- tice for scheduling, making finan- cial arrangements and handling the telephone in a professional yet caring manner and can appre- ciate the tlc needed to make pa- tients feel comfortable. Back- gournd in customer service is im- portant. Fax resume: 905-683- 3888. COOK, EXPERIENCED for Whit- by location. All day breakfast, fast-paced, permanent part-time position. Friday, Saturday, Sun- day.Contact Ken (905)430-9758 FULL TIME help wanted. Even- ings and weekends a must. Wait- ressing and cash experience an asset. Apply Monday to Friday 11a.m.-6p.m. Chan's Garden, 20 King St.E.Oshawa. WAIT STAFF, EXPERIENCED for Whitby location. Fast-paced, all day breakfast, weekends, per- manent part-time position. Con- tact Ken (905)430-9758 *RENTERS* Why rent when You can own? 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OPEN HOUSE Sunday 11am-5pm. 15 Primeau Ave. (Ashburn/Hwy 7) BUYING OR SELLING a business..go to:www.oshawa realestateinvestments.com Wade Kovacic Sales Rep. Sutton Group Status Realty Inc.905-436-0990. COLBORNE - $189,900. 3+bed- room, 11/2 baths, unique 1325 sq. ft. home, eat-in kitchen, ceramic/wood flooring, gas-fire- place, gas-furnace, c/air, extra large lot, mature trees/garden. www.bytheowner.com or 905- 355-5637. Open House, April 2, 1-4.26 Durham Street.N. OPEN HOUSE - 1385 Ontario Street North, Cobourg, Saturday and Sunday 2-4 p.m. Very bright raised bungalow on a large lot in Cobourg. Large new sunroom addition, overlooking pool and pri- vate back yard with beautiful sun- sets. Asking $329,900. For infor- mation or appointment to view call 905-372-0273 or 905-269- 9951. OPEN HOUSE April 1 & 8th, 10-5 p.m. Townhouse, 34 Odessa Crs. Whitby (Taunton/Thickson). Free- hold, no condo fees, balance of new-home warranty, immediate possession. 3-bed, large master, 3 bathrooms. 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FOR SALE BY OWNER Picker- ing Town Centre area. 2000-sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, well-de- signed, open concept, one-of-a- kind in Tridell. Below market val- ue $195.(416)357-7744 FARM FOR SALE:95-acres, all workable-acreage w/5 small ponds, 2-wells. Century home with log & vinyl siding. Oil/wood heat. Easy commute to Durham. www.bytheowner.com (access code: 31108). $329,000 (705)799-6465 FOR SALE OR LEASE 2250sq.ft. M1A prestige industri- al. 2100 Forbes St., Unit 3, Whit- by.Call (905)436-9613 SUBLEASE 1850 SQ.foot show- room and warehouse. All amenities and services. Rea- sonable rates. Kendalwood Pla- za, Whitby (905) 433-9218 APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. $450 monthly plus GST. includes heat & hydro. (905) 427-7400. ESTABLISHED CANADIAN Tan- ning Company looking for part- ners. Minimum $80,000 invest- ment.Call (416)646-3333 HAIRDRESSING BUSINESS for sale in Bowmanville. Fully equipped, good location. For in- formation call (905)623-4172 LAND AND BUILDING for sale. Suitable office space for lawyers, medical, real estate, dental etc. 3 level condo-commercial main floor and basement. Upper level, residential rented. Existing spa, deluxe renovations, fully equipped, 4 rooms plus recep- tion. Great location, Pickering Village. Willing to sell equipment, goodwill. Live upstairs and work down. Great opportunity. 905- 429-0727 or 905-666-8187. PROMOTE your business oppor- tunity to over 4 million adult read- ers in South Central Ontario. Book your advertisement in over 80 Metroland community newspa- pers. 416-493-1300 ext. 276. sduguay@metroland.com SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an inter- view will be contacted. WE'RE EXPANDING!Are you sacrificing time away from your family due to lack of flexibility in hours/earnings? 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Quiet, sunny, separate entrance, parking/bus route, jacuzzi tub, no smok- ing/pets. $750/mo. inclusive (905) 440-4961 afamilyrental@ sympatico.ca 1-BDRM BSMT,Hwy #2/Westney, Ajax. Fireplace, parking, laundry, avail. immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. $800/mo inclusive. First/last. Call (647)404-9846 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $775/month inclusive, avail. May 1st. Immaculate newer building in decent Oshawa neighbour- hood. Prefer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-448-0390, 905- 439-8893 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., Dixie/Finch, separate entrance, parking, $700/month includes all utilities. No smoking/pets. Available now. first/last. Call (416)909-5323; (416)209-3479 1-BEDROOM UPPER APT., suitable for quiet single profes- sional person. Utilities included, parking, very clean, no smoking, no pets. $675 first/last, downtown Oshawa. Available April 1. 905- 433-1469 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $799.00 per month. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM COURTICE,large, very nice apartment, in raised bungalow, new flooring/paint, No smoking/pets, fist/last. $875/inclusive. (905)429-2394 2-BDRM,second floor apt in du- plex. Ritson/Eulalie area, Oshawa. Newly renovated, stove/fridge, utilities incl. $825/month. First/last, references req'd. Avail. April 3rd. (905)985- 9077 2-BEDROOM APT., Bloor St., in 9-plex, $780 all inclusive. Avail May 1st. North Oshawa, 2-bdrm apt, $780 all inclusive. Available June 1st. For more info. call 905- 723-1647, 905-720-9935. A GREAT LOCATION! Brock Rd/Hwy 2, newer 1-bedroom basement apt., semi-furnished. Parking for 1. Very clean/dry. Steps to 401, buses, mall. Non- smoking, immediate. $775/month. (905)619-2603 ADELAIDE/RITSON 3 bedroom apartment with loft located in a quiet home. Parking, coin laun- dry, on bus route, $1250/month utilities included. First and last re- quired 905-426-5844 AJAX - SALEM & 401.3 bdrm. main floor, spacious, corner lot. 4 appliances, 2 parking, hard- wood floors, walkout deck. Short term rental available. $1500/mo. inclusive. Call 905-426-7341 or 416-802-8703. AJAX 2 bedroom legal basement apt. Bright spacious. Parking, laundry, air, c/vac, appliances, sep entrance. No pets/smoking. $850/mo inclusive, first/last (905)427-3923 AJAX Renovated 1-bdrm base- ment, separate entrance, laundry, utilities, parking. Close to GO/401. No smoking/pets. $700/mth. First/damage deposit. June 1.905-426-8179. AJAX Salem/Hwy #2.1-bedroom basement apt, sep entrance. $699, heat/hydro included. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. Call Nicku to view, 905-720-3024 or evenings (905)683-7892 AJAX, CONVENIENT location, quiet adult home, one-bedroom basement apt., bright, clean, small kitchenette, no smok- ing/pets. $525/mo inclusive. (905)619-1024. AJAX, HARWOOD Rd.& Hwy.#2 3 bedroom upper level of home. a/c, laundry, parking, utilities included. No smoking, no pets, May lst. Call (905)686- 5297. AJAX, LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, walk-in closet, ceram- ics, laundry, parking, util. includ- ed. Separate entrance. No smok- ing/pets. $750/mo. Available May 1st. 905-683-0896 or 416- 803-0896. AJAX, WESTNEY/401,1-bed- room basement apt., inclusive, no smoking, no pets. $675 monthly. Working person preferred, avail. immediately. Please call after 6pm (905)427-0849. AJAX-HARDWOOD/CHAPMAN large, bright one bedroom, excel- lent condition, walkout to yard, 4pc bath, parking, laundry, quiet home. Near shopping, rec-centre + other amenities. $725+. Avail. May 1st.416-624-4779. AJAX/PICKERING,newer large 2-bdrm bsmt $895/mo plus; Bright 1-bdrm walk-out bsmt $675/mo plus; Bright 1-bdrm upper apt, $575/mo plus. Call (905)239-0367 or (647)271-6660 AVAILABLE NEAR Oshawa Centre, large 2 bedroom. $900 plus utilities, fridge/stove 1 park- ing quiet neighborhood, newly renovated. 4pc bath, large yard, first/last, no smoking/pets, (905)728-0226. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA- Near No Frills/401. 2 bedrooms, $745+hydro($50/mo) immediate- ly., 1-bedroom $645/inclusive, April/May 1st.. Immaculate, well- maintained, nice, bright. Laundry, small building Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 905-668-1946 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m - 5 p.m Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE:New low-rise 2-bedroom condo near 401, all amenities. Open-concept liv- ing/dining/kitchen. Juliet balcony. 5 appliances, A/C, parking. No smoking/pets. Immediate, $900+utilities.905-623-2292 BRAND NEW 2-BEDROOM basement apt., desirable location, Brock St/Taunton. Full wash- room, full kitchen, lots of win- dows, non-smoker, no pets. Available May 1st. $825 inclusive, first/last.(905)444-9647 BRIGHT 3 BEDROOM BUNGA- LOW Main floor only. Fridge, stove, m/w (washer/dryer shared) A/C. West Shore and Bayly area. $1100/month+2/3 of utilities. No smokers/pets. Credit check/Ref- erences. 416-445-8855, Jeff Cook, KW Referred Realty. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. GREAT PLACE TO call home! It's a brick bungalow, spacious living room with eat-in kitchen. 3 bedroom, 4 piece bathroom, hardwood flooring and applianc- es. Private corner lot driveway with parking for 2 vehicles. Beau- tiful, peaceful, mature neighbour- hood. Washer & dryer included. Close to all amenities: GO transit, library, hospital, parks, schools, shopping, grocery and 401. Ma- jor intersection Harwood/Bayly. Pe rfect for raising a beautiful family. No pets or smoking. $1050. Available May 1/June 1. Call Shaun at 905-809-3365. HARMONY/ADELAIDE - beauti- ful 1 bed. basement apt. in quiet area, $800/including utill, parking, laundry, cable. Available May 15th. First/last. No pets/smoking. (905)435-0761 LUXURIOUS,renovated 2-bed- room apt., suit mature person, no smoking/pets. Walk to O.C. $1100 monthly inclusive. Call Mi- chael (905)426-0461, leave mes- sage LUXURY 3-BEDROOM apart- ment 1160 Simcoe St. South Oshawa. 2 appliances, air, 2 full baths, utilities extra. $950/mo. Available June 1st. (905) 725- 9991. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, June lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities.(905) 723-2094 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained building.Near all amenities.From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Clean large bachelor basement apt. in house. Sep. en- try. $650/mo. Single working per- son preferred. No pets. Available now.Ron 905-424-1994. OSHAWA - Park/Adelaide. Junior 1 bedroom basement, coin laun- dry, parking, bus-stop at door $650/inclusive, 1st/last, suits one person.905-426-5844. OSHAWA - Wilson/Bond area. Close to all amenities. Clean, 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Separate entrance, parking. $650/mo. all inclusive. First/last. No smoking or pets. Available immediately. 905-432-1099. OSHAWA 1-BEDROOM nice quiet area, no smoking/pets. All inclusive $650month. Available April/May 1st.Call 905-260-2618. OSHAWA Adelaide/Ritson 2 bed- room apartment in quiet house. Includes main floor and partially finished basement with second bedroom. Walk-out to big private yard. Parking, coin laundry avail. $1000/month utilities included. First/last required 905-426-5844. OSHAWA CENTRE area 2-bed- room apt. Quiet bldg, security conscious, owner on-site, newly painted/renovated $900-inclusive. Avail May 1. Senior discount. (905)404-9167, 905-579-6291 OSHAWA FABULOUS 2-bed- room 2nd storey apt. above busi- ness. C/air, large livingroom, kitchen & bath just renovated. New appliances. This is a quality apt. for non-smokers only. $900/mo. + hydro. 905-723-3224 days; 905-728-1917 (nights) OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, Mary St., north of Adelaide, upper 1- bedroom, $500/month + hydro, no parking. First/last. Avail. May 1st. Call 905-579-2350 or 905- 668-8869 Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm OSHAWA KING/WILSON Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apts. Available immediately. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. OSHAWA NORTH, in exclusive nearly new 4-plex. Adult building. one bedroom 800 sq. ft, with big garage, $750/mo + 1/3 util. Pro- fessional person, non-smoker. No pets.May 1st.(905)725-0162 OSHAWA Park South/401 new management, newly renovated 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. Well-maintained, clean, quiet, im- proved security. Bus/GO. Hydro included. 835 Oxford 905-622- 0835; 885 Oxford 905-622-0885 OSHAWA SOUTH - spotless 2- bed. apt $700+hydro.. also 2-bed. bsmt. apt. $600+hydro. in a very quiet adult-lifestyle 5-plex. Suitable for profesional working person/couple. No smok- ers/pets.. Includes heat, water, 1-parking outside. First/last/refer- ences Available May 1/June 1st. Ravine Rd.905-728-3634. OSHAWA, ALEXANDRA PARK, 1 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets.(905)579-9439. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. April/May/June. Call 905- 728-4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,downtown area. One bedroom, $675/mo all inclu- sive. Two bedroom $735 plus hy- dro. Available immediately. First/last. Also: House for rent, Whitby. Call (905)725-8710 OSHAWA, GREAT LOCATION. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Large units. New carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools, bus stop, amenities. Available April/May. 1-866-601-3083 or 905-438-1971 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms freshly painted, laun- dry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus hydro, available April.Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA,Newly renovated Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & appliances, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available April/May/June. 1-866- 601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA- HARMONY/KING - Newly renovated! Spacious and bright one bedroom basement apartment with new laminate wood floors and freshly painted, $700 includes utilities and cable, near college and university. Laun- dry and parking. Steps to bus, shopping and easy access to 401. No smoking or pets. First/last, available immediately. (905) 623-2311. OSHAWA-King/Wilson,available immediately, bright, clean, 1-bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, c/a, 4pc. bath, cable, laundry. No smoking/pets. $750/mo. inclusive. First/last.905-404-8335. PICKERING -Liverpool/Hwy2, 1 & 2 bdrm. basement apts. Separate entrance, laundry, parking, cable. $800 & $950/mo. inclusive. Available May 1. No smoking.No pets.416-899-9582. PICKERING clean, self-contained 1-bedroom basement apartment. near major transportation/shop- ping centre, quiet neighborhood. Separate entrance, parking, utilities included. Non-smoking. $700/month, available April 30th. (905)839-6176 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly, large 2-bdrm newly renovated basement apt. Sep entrance, 4-pc bath, appliances, laundry & parking. Near schools & amenities. $850-incl. Available immediately (905)427-6885 PICKERING spacious newly floored/painted one bedroom basement. Single or couple. No smoking/pets. Modern kitchen. Large storage. Utilities & cable. Private entrance. 5 mins. to GO. Use of drive/yard. First/last. Ref- erences. $775. Immediate occu- pancy. Lois 705-877-3159 lois.galbraith@sympatico.ca PICKERING VILLAGE bsmt apt, bright, spacious living quarters. One bdrm with walk-in closet, pri- vate entrance, parking, walk to GO. Fridge, stove & utilities in- cluded.$750/mo.905-427-5838 PICKERING Whites/Hwy 2. one- bedroom basement apt, available May 1, working person preferred. Non smoker, no pets own en- trance, parking, utilities, pool, newly renovated, $725./mo first/last (905)831-3271 PICKERING,bright, new, 1-bed- room, walkout ravine access, high ceilings, separate en- trance/security. Central vac/air, parking, laundry, no pets/smok- ing. First/last, references Call 416-427-7200 email: johnzambri02@hotmail.com PICKERING,Dixie/Glenanna, large bright 1-bdrm bsmt. Separ- ate entrance, parking, full bath, cable, laundry incl. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. $750/mo inclu- sive. Available May 1st. Call (905)421-0290 PICKERING, HWY 2/FAIRPORT, new large 1-bdrm walk-out bsmt apt, full bath, utilities & parking incl. No smoking/pets. Avail. im- mediately $850/mo. References, first/last req'd.Call (905)831-7690 PICKERING, Rosebank/Shep- pard.New 2 bedroom basement. Kitchen. Dining room. 4pc. bath. Private entrance. Share laundry. Parking. Available. $700+35% utilities or $800 inclusive. No smoking/pets.(905)837-5146 PORT PERRY BIG BRIGHT 2- bed. basement apt. Suit mature working or retired persons, available now.. No smoking/pets. Private entrance, fridge/stove in- cluded..$1000.905-985-8615. PORT PERRY, Quiet, well kept large deluxe, 2&3 bedroom apartments in low-rise, walk to Lake Scugog. Parking and laundry. No pets. Call 905-430- 7816, 905-985-3406 QUIET BRIGHT 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Parking, laundry. No smoking. Simcoe/Taunton, Oshawa. Avail. immediately. $850/mo inclusive. First/last, references. (905)619- 1385 SIMCOE/TAUNTON, 2-bed. legal basement apt. Quiet crescent, close to college, separate en- trance, 2-parking, $750/mo. inclu- sive. Available immediately. No pets.Call 905-985-8073. SOUTH PICKERING,completely furnished, newly renovated, 2- bdrm bsmt. Includes utilities, sep. entrance, parking. First/last. No smoking/pets. $900/mo. Avail May 1st.(905)420-2171 SOUTH PICKERING, Liver- pool/401. Large brand new bright living space. Separate entrance, partially furnished, all-inclusive, no pets/smoking. First/last, refer- ences required. Avail May 1st. For apt call Ron 905-421-8879, 647-290-9401 UXBRIDGE NEW!Town- house/Apartments, air condi- tioned, 4 appliances, patio/gar- den, parking, storage. 905-852- 4777. WHITBY - 1 & 2 bedroom suites from $775 - $860 per mo. all in- clusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Fri- day.(905)430-1877 WHITBY - 1 BEDROOM base- ment apartment, private entrance, newly decorated, all inclusive, laundry, parking, Go bus. $640/month. Available immedi- ately (905) 655-7277 WHITBY CENTRAL,Large 2 bedroom, quiet small building no smoking/pets, May 1, $929+. Oc- cupied mostly by seniors. Park- ing, laundry.(416)438-4895. WHITBY DOWNTOWN,1-bed- room apt. $800, 2-bedroom $900 includes hydro, heat, air, 1 park- ing, laundry facilities. First/last. references.Call (905)430-8327 WHITBY'S PRESTIGIOUS west Lynde, May 1, main floor of bun- galow, 3 bedrooms, parking, fenced yard, appliances, close to all amenities, $1100 plus share utilities, first/last, (905)668-8620. WHITBY, $610/mo.- clean bright one bedroom basement apt. Suit one person. No smoking/pets. All inclusive. Available April 15th or May 1st.(905)665-1061 WHITBY,1-Bed,Basement Apart, sep. ent, Laundry, Expressview and all utilities incl... In Otter Creek. 1 person, non-smoker, definitely no pets. May 1st. $850/mth. Call Chris leave mess. 905-668-1866. WHITBY,Avail. immediately Bright, spacious 2-bedroom base- ment apt., fireplace, built-in dish- washer, ensuite laundry, 2-park- ing, private entrance, cable. $895/mo. No pets. 1st/last. 905- 668-2949; 905-430-4855 WHITBY, immaculate 1 BED Avail. April lst. $754.00 includes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. WHITBY-1-bedroom. bsmnt. apt. Fully furnished including kitchenware, air, f/p, patio, cable, first/last, references. Close to 401/GO. No smoking/pets, $775/mo.Call 905-668-5259. 2 BEDROOM CONDO,2 baths, Westney Rd. & Hwy#2. 5-appli- ances and parking included. $1,320 per mo. inclusive. 416- 462-7365 or 416-289-6963. COURTICE EXECUTIVE condo, 3-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms, 1700sq.ft. $1250+utilities. Call 905-441-4546. PICKERING PARKWAY 3 bdrm, 1-1/2 baths, 1 parking, available immediately. $1195/mo+ hydro. Immaculate condition. View at www.tinyurl.com/22N4J 416-893- 2545. WOW! Own a house 0 down! Wade Kovacic Sales Rep. Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. 905- 436-0990. -A-ABA-DABA-DO STOP PAY- ING RENT! Own from $650/mth. NO MONEY DOWN. $35,000+ family income- up to $20,000 cash back. To good to be true. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Bank- er 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 BRAND NEW HOMES in Ajax for Lease. $1500 per mth. and $1800 per mth.+ Utilities. Call Roger Crevelle- Broker of Record, HomeLife Success Realty Inc.-Brokerage @ 905-619-2655 2/3 BEDROOM ranch style house, downtown Whitby, quiet street, very clean, newly remod- elled, gorgeous yard, a/c. June lst. No smoking/pets. References a must. $1100+ utilities. lst/last. (905)668-9088 3 BEDROOM HOUSE Beautiful Ajax home, near lake, schools and shopping. New Laminate Floors, fenced yard, 4 car drive- way with garage. Professionally finished basement, fireplace, new berber carpeting. Partially fur- nished at request. $1550/mth + utilities. Available May 1. Call Nadine at 416-788-3998. 3-BDRM clean main floor bunga- low. Salem/Bayly area. Avail. im- mediately. Parking, fenced yard. $1100/mo+ utilities. (905)428- 0081 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down pay- ment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Re- max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888- 732-1600 AJAX - 3 BEDROOM, main floor bungalow, Tulloch Drive, 1015sq.ft. Bright, own laundry, parking, new furnace/air, hard- wood, fenced yard, no smok- ing/subletting. Pets ok. Referenc- es/credit check mandatory. No Time Wasted! $l,060 mo plus 60% utilities.(604)609-9948 AJAX Rossland/Audley/Salem area. Brand new 4-bdrm de- tached house. 3 baths, garage, laundry room, available immedi- ately. $1650+utilities, first/last, references. 905-430-3693, cell 289-314-9554 AJAX,Harwood/Hwy 2, avail. im- mediately, 4-bdrms, 3-baths, upper level. $1300+ utilities. Also 2-bdrm $900/mo inclusive. Call 905-831-9500 or 416-587-0060 Dennis Morgan. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Carries for less than rent. OAC. Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888-732-1600 or (905)728- 1600, 24 hr.pager. BROCK & VICTORIA - Whitby Shores, detached 3-bedroom 1600 sq. ft. house with sunny deck, 5 appliances, C/A, 2 1/2 baths, 2-car parking, minutes to Go & 401, No smoking/pets. Available immediately. Referenc- es required. $1525/mo. +utilities. 905-767-7440. BROOKLIN new 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, family room with gas fireplace, 5 appliances, air $1500. plus utilities, non smok- ing/pets, avail. April 15, call 905- 579-5993 COURTICE 3-bedroom bungalow Main floor. $1050+utilities, hard- wood floors, jacuzzi tub & garage; large 2 bedroom basement; $900 includes laundry. No smoking/no dogs.Cindy 905-432-3222 NORTH OSHAWA,beautiful 3- bdrm bungalow, area, liv- ing/room, a/c, newly renovated large yard behind park. No smok- ing/pets. $1350+1/2 utilities, first/last/references. Avail. May 1st. Short-term lease avail. (905)721-9789 (905)922-4751 OSHAWA -large bright 2-bed- room main floor of house, available immediately, also 3- bedroom house with garage available May 1st. Please call 1-800-442-3947. PICKERING,beautiful 3 bedroom raised bungalow, 4 appliances, C/A, fenced yard, parking. Near Whites Rd. $1200 plus utilities. Available May 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)683-9629 S. AJAX, 3-bedroom, main floor. Own laundry, parking, no smok- ing. 5 appliances, clean modern layout. Available May 1st. $1150/mo +60% utilities. First/last/references req'd. (905)767-7220. STOP RENTING, BUY NOW! We have several 3-5 bedroom homes with 2 baths, finished basements available w/rent-to-own terms. Best Neighbourhoods. Start build- ing your future today. Homes starting from $1295/month. Low money down. We can help YOU! Te l: 905-443-3111, 416-855-6685 www.perfecthabitat.com WHITBY,new large one bed. separate entrance, gas fireplace, c/a, 4pc. bath, sat. t.v., 2-park- ing/garage, laundry. lst/last $750. plus utilities. May lst. (905) 434- 8614. 2+1 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE completely renovated, finished basement. North Oshawa. Beau- tiful Adult Lifestyle, end unit. No smoking/pets. $1250/month, all inclusive, first/last. Available April 1st. References. 905-571-3674. AJAX large 3-bedroom town- home, familyroom fireplace, pri- vate backyard, 5 appliances. $1375+. Avail. May 1st. No smok- ing.905-239-0367; 647-271-6660 AJAX, 3 BEDROOM 2 1/2 baths, new townhouse, fireplace, 5 ap- pliances, a/c, $1475+utilities. 416-576-9588. BROCK/401, PICKERING-New townhouse, 3-bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 5 appliances, living/din- ing/family, finished den, near amenities, no smoking. Available immediately. $1295/mo.+ utilities First/last.Call 905-420-3739 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. NEW 4-BEDROOM townhouse, off Simcoe, north of Taunton. 5 appliances, 3 baths, fireplace, c/a, c/vac, suitable for working couple with older children, Non- smokers, no pets. Available now. $1600/month+ (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 PICKERING - GO STATION:3- bdrm, 4 appliances, rec room, un- derground parking, one minute walk to grocery store. $1200 plus utilities.905-420-8883. TAUNTON/MARY ST.2 bed- room townhome. Finished rec room, heat extra. No pets. Available May 1st. $1100/month. 905-429-2169. WHITBY 3 bedroom townhouse, near 401 & schools newly reno- vated, quiet neighbours, $1200+utilities. 905-430-9009, 905-995-4593 MATURE RESPONSIBLE couple seeking to rent and keep your home and property in pristine condition, a 3+ bedroom home with small acreage in north Dur- ham preferably, reasonable rent. Excellent references. Call 905- 985-1345. A SEPARATE ROOM for rent, Pickering, $350 inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shopping & amenities. Fe- male preferred. Call (905)426- 1974, leave message if not home. AJAX fully furnished, own wash- room/shower, would be suitable for professional. Available now. Own cable, phone. $500 inclusive (negotiable) call 905-428-6385. FURNISHED ROOM available immediately in family home. Shared bath, kitchen, laundry, common room. No smoking/pets. Working person preferred. $100/week. First/last. (905)728- 0921 or (905)243-9886 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa.Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet included. Available immediately, lst/last, $450/mo in- clusive, Viewing (905)433-4088. COURTICE,furnished room w/TV & satellite in townhouse, A/C. Share all facilities. Near bus route. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately.(905)404-1574. NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 05, 2006, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below address to: The Distribution Manager Uxbridge Times-Journal 16 Bascom St., P.O. Box 459 Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1M9 Will be received until 5p.m.Friday,April 14, 2006.Contract commencing Wednesday, May 3, 2006 or sooner if necessary. Work consists of counting, bundling and dropping of papers, flyers, catalogues and other products to specific drop locations in Uxbridge and surrounding area. Delivery to be completed within 3 hours after receiving final product. Information packages available at: 16 Bascom St. Ask for Bid #1 Lowest or any bids not necessarily accepted. INVITATION TO BID Bids for services listed below address to: The Distribution Manager Uxbridge Times-Journal 16 Bascom St., P.O. Box 459 Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1M9 Will be received until 5p.m.Friday, March 31, 2006.Contract commencing Wednesday, May 3, 2006 or sooner if necessary. Work consists of dropping of papers, flyers, catalogues and other products to specific drop locations in Uxbridge and surrounding area. Delivery to be completed within 3 hours after receiving final product. Information packages available at: 16 Bascom St. Ask for Bid #2 Lowest or any bids not necessarily accepted. Are you a new business? Be included in either or all future Community Phone Books. (Pickering * Ajax * Whitby * Oshawa * Clarington) Please contact This Week Phone Directories @ 905-579-4400 or email: directories@durhamregion.com CHILD CARE AVAILABLE -Infants to School age -Home environment in your area. Call: Durham Professional 905-509-1207 Crafters Wanted Mini Flea Market Sell, Sell, Sell At the Whitby Home Show April 22nd, 23rd & 24th at Whitby Iroquois Complex Call Jessica at (905)579-4400 ext 2386 Vendors Wanted for The Whitby Home Show April 22nd, 23rd & 24th at Whitby Iroquois Complex Call Devon at 905-579 4400 ext 2236 KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) Thursday, April 6th Preview 5 p.m. Starts 6:30 p.m. Just Arrived: 9 pc French Country Dining Room Set, Glucksteinhome Collection Designer Series of Bedroom furniture & Theatre Room Seating. Back for the Spring Season; Pub set with Lazy Susan & 8 chairs, Beautifully carved King Bedroom Suite & Micro-suede Living Room Suite. Great selection of Leather sofa sets, Queen Bedroom suites including Country Pine, Sleigh Beds, Rice Post & Mission. Quality Canadian Made selection of box spring & mattress sets, all pillow topped & guaranteed 20 or 30 yrs King & Queen sizes. Also estate pieces, antiques, accent tables, King chair,Wing back chairs,Teak wall unit, variety of desks, gorgeous solid oak dining room suite, Grandfather Clocks. Art including Group of 7, Walter Campbell, Robert Bateman & Norval Morriseau. Coming !! Double header Easter weekend sales. - Auctioneers - Peter Raithby & Anthony Wagler Call 905-683-0041 "Fantastic furniture at a great price" CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION Berrybank Farms - 3383 Taunton Rd. Orono Ont. 1 1/2 miles west of Hwy. 115. Selling a Full line of farm equipment, tractors, tools, machinery, vehicles, hardware, recreational items, lumber etc. SAT. APRIL 8TH, 2006 - 10 A.M. TRACTORS:Intl. 140 w/cult/fast hitch; MF 245 42 hp. diesel 2wd w/ldr; Cockshutt 30 w/ldr & blade; 9N Ford; SKIDSTEER:443 Bobcat w/36" bucket; EQUIPMENT:Case IH 8330 mower conditioner; NI 3626 manure spdr w/endgate; Deutz GP250 round baler; White 5f plow; Ford 14' disc; JD 10' disc; 65 JD forage blower; AC 7' combine; 82 Int. combine; 4-250 gal totes; bale chopper; cultivators; gravity box w/running gear; grain elev. on wheels; Fa r matic hammermill; 3pth orchard sprayer; 3pth fertilizer spdr; hay elev's; hay wagons; MISC:apple boxes; tractor weights; grain bin fan & distributor; new Paige wire; Canox welder; galv. panels; milker parts; foot bath; 24" var. spd. fan; chainsaws; gates; hay feeders; steel posts; riding/push lawnmowers; 9' alum. boat w/trailer; 17ft. single axle house trailer; qty windows. VEHICLES:87 Int. s/a dump w/plow/wing 240 Cummings; 95 Dodge Neon; LUMBER:cedar; oak; pine; large qty cedar posts; MANY MORE ITEMS!List subject to additions and deletions. TERMS are cash or cheque w/proper ID. Owners and Auction- eers are not responsible for accidents or mishaps. Lunch booth. For info and to consign to this auction, contact the Auctioneer: John D. Berry CPPA Auctions & Appraisals 905-983-5787. Family Treasures Auction Simcoe St.United Church - 66 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa SILENT AUCTION - Fri. Apr. 7th, 2-8 p.m. Sat. Apr. 8th, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. LIVE AUCTION - Sat. Apr. 8th, 3-4:30 p.m. China, glassware, furniture, figurines, unique items FORMAL TEA:Sat. Apr. 8th, 1-3 pm. Info: 905-723-3183 905-728-8143 AUCTION HARDWOOD FLOORING Sunday April 9th 10:00 a.m. Preview:Saturday April 8th noon to 4:00 p.m. & Sale Day from 8:00 a.m. MARKHAM FAIRGROUNDS 10801 McCowan Rd., Markham 1 mile north of Major MacKenzie Dr E HOMEOWNERS, CONTRACTORS & DESIGNERS Give your home or office a new look for a great price! Save up to 75% off retail prices! 50,000 SQUARE FEET NEW HARDWOOD & Laminate Flooring Ve ry High End Pre-Finished Nail Down Flooring May include: Black Walnut, Japanese Cherry, Mocha Maple, Red Pear, Rosewood, Maple, Cherry, Pine, Red Oak, Golden Oak, Birch Sold by Square Foot -Buy only what you need!!! PLUS DOORS, DOORS, DOORS QUANTITY OF RED OAK SOLID CORE DOORS, 6 PANEL &QUANTITY OF FRENCH DOORS, RED OAK,WITH TEMPERED GLASS SEVERAL STYLES & SIZES DOORS WILL SELL FIRST PUBLIC WELCOME! Te rms: 15% Buyer's Premium, Cash, Visa, M/C, debit GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538/1-800-654-4647 garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com Cell 416-518-6401 Phil Faulkner Auctions Inc. 23 years in the Auction Profession 905-852-9631 • 905-715-6841 philfaulkner.the auctionadvertiser.com SAT., APRIL 15 • 10:00 AM Auction Sale of equipment & tools, antiques & furniture selling the property of IVAN LLOYD located at 1431 Hwy. 7A, Port Perry, Ont. EQUIPMENT & TOOLS: 1997 GMC 4x4 diesel truck/plow, camper trailer, 40x45 wooden custom building 10’ side panels easy to assemble, 6000 sq. ft. barn flooring, metal gazebo, assort. of lumber, sm. playhouse, play equip., air compressor, storage units, terra cotta floor tiles, store fixutres, tarps, farm gates, power tools, hand tools, tool boxes, farm & garden tools & equip., etc. ANTIQUES & FURNITURE: 7’ harvest table, baker’s table, dining room suite, pine table, pine 4 poster king bed, rocker, end & accent tables, wicker furniture, dressers, mirrors, wingback, fridge, stove, pine shelves, office furniture, hall units, doors, windows, screen doors, household furniture, plus many more items. An interesting sale. Plan to attend. Good parking. Food booth • Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C, Debit Phil Faulkner • Gary Vanderpost, Auctioneers HARDWOOD FLOORING AUCTION Stapleton Auctions, Newtonville Thursday, April 6th, 6 p.m. Selling a wide variety of hardwood, lami- nate and exotic flooring including a selec- tion of solid oak, golden oak, English oak laminate, and other laminates, also rustic hickory, pilgrim plankwood, black walnut, exotic cherry, monet birch, rosewood, barn board, maple formica overlap step nose, Biltmore Gunstock and others. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for updates Te rms: 15% Buyers Premium App. Cheques, Visa, M/C, interac, cash Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, April 7 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Oak high boy dresser, pine dresser with mustache pulls, round pine table and 2 chairs, telephone table and chair, walnut server, oak bed, pine dresser, oak gun cabinet, wing back chair, 4 and 5 piece modern bedroom sets, 2 double box spring and mattress sets, treadle sewing machine, wing back chair, trunks, chesterfield and chair, occasional chairs, die cast toys, Anjo guitar, 8 pieces Swaroski crystal, partial set of Limoge dishes, cranberry glass, qty. of new lumber (including 2x4, 2x6, partial sheets of plywood), 110v Century Mig welder, upright metal shear, 4 fold up couches (for trailer), 4 new Americana 15 cubic foot fridges, Hot point dryer, Inglis washer, Hotpoint 2 door fridge, Kenmore side-by-side fridge, boat trailer, Guns: Ranger 22, Stevens Crack shot 26, Winchester 94 Klondike Gold Rush com- memorative, Stevens 22 pump rifle, Stevens 20 GA shot- gun, plus other 22s (FAC required). Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain (705)786-2183 for more info. or pictures www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Finishing of the Estate of the Late Harry Brindza of Whitby & Oshawa Estate. At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd., 1/2 Mi. S. of Blackstock TUES, APRIL 11, 5:30 P.M. Bridge Lamp, Sherwood Stereo & Turntable with Boston Acoustics Speakers, Antique Coffee Grinder, Wade Tea Figurines, Salt & Pepper Collection, Fitz & Floyd Cookie Jar, Don-Val Don Valley Tea Pot, Advertising Sign, Dresser Mirror, Iron Horse Pull Toy, Copper & Rubber 1920 Car Horn, Old Flo Blue Plates & Butter Pats, 2 Flo Blue Jardinieres, Old Wooden Salada Tea Box, Old Tin Doll Carriage, Vintage Mixing Bowls, Vintage Refrigerator Containers. BRUCE KELLETT (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for an Uxbridge home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Dining room suite, kitchen suite, black leather chesterfield and loveseat, 4x8 Dufferin slate pool table, set of drums, freezer, large quantity of collectables and glass- ware, quantity of new silver pcs, 1000 dinky and dinky type cars and trucks from a Pickering Estate, extension ladder, plus many other interesting items.Terms:Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 PUBLIC AUTO AUCTION - Saturday, April 8th, 10 a.m. at McLean Auction Center, 2194 Little Britain Rd., Lindsay On - 1 miles west on Hwy #7 off Hwy 35 and Hwy 7 intersection south on Little Britain Rd. 40 cars, trucks, van's, 4 x 4's, ATV's, etc. Consignments to be sold on instructions from Alan, Lawson Fisher Trustee in Bankruptcy, wholesalers, es- tates and public.TERMS:$50.00 Buyers Fee. $500. deposit at the sale. Cash, Interac, visa or mastercard. The balance in certified funds within 5 days. We guarantee clear titles. Consignments arriving dai- ly!McLean Auctions (705)324-2783 or 1-800-461- 6499. www.mcleanauctions.com Auction Sale Sat. April 8 @ 4 pm View from 3 Haydon Auction Barn From 401,Ext431 @ Bowmanville, N 8 mi on Hwy 57 To Con Rd 8, Turn E @ The Fire Hall To Haydon Lionel Train items,Collector Coins & House- hold:Washer,Dishwasher,Prints,New Craft Items,Nat. Gas BBQ,Glass,Collectibles,Toys. Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 Auction Sale Farm Sold selling Farm Machinery For Bruce Todd and Consignments on the property at # 4840 Concession 5, North of Newtonville, South of Kendal Good Friday April 14 at 10 am. Full list next week Terms: Cash or Cheque. Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 FreshStartFinance.CA AT MOTORCITY SATURN 1520 DUNDAS ST E. WHITBY "A DIFFERENT KIND OF CREDIT ANY KIND OF CAR" *BANKRUPTCY *PROPOSAL *COLLECTIONS *DIVORCE/SEPARATION *NEW CREDIT Online Credit approvals now available 24/7. Rates starting at 8.99% Contact: Kristin Elliott 905-444-2596 (Direct) 1-877-728-8766 ext 327 kelliott@motorcitysaturn.com "Everyone deserves a Fresh Start" www.motorcitysaturn.com www.FreshStartFinance.ca BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS). RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034 HWY. 2 / SOLINA COURTICE- Bus stop, ample parking, pool. Private livingroom, fridge, wash- room, No pets/smoking. Working person preferred. $125/weekly or $500/monthly.905-436-2160. LOOKING FOR A professional female to share upper level of house. Close to all amenities. Cable and parking included. Pool, big backyard. $700/month. Available May 1. Call 905-837- 8528. SHARED ACCOMMODATION in 4-bedroom home. Available in North Whitby. Suitable for a ma- ture working person who is seek- ing long-term tenancy. All inclu- sive, $130 weekly. Call (905)665- 2728. SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS in North Bowmanville, available immediately. Brand new home. All inclusive. $650. (905)914- 3434 or (905)697-4162 WHITBY -Garden/Dundas. 2 rooms available in townhouse, parking, laundry. Share all fa- cilities. Non-smokers, no pets. $475./mo.inclusive. First/last. May 1. 519-894-1843, 519-241- 9586 or 1-877-893-2963. FLORIDA accommodations. 5 star location 2 bedrooms, Call Jeanne 416-222-6233 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 3- bedroom furnished, aircondi- tioned, manufactured homes. 85º pool, 104º hottub. Near beach- es/major attractions. Half hour to Stanley Cup champions ($15/seat). Children welcome, April 29th/on. $350/wk (less than motel). Photos shown in your home.(905)683-5503 LOVELY 3-BEDROOM Cottage on Buckhorn Lake, safe swim- ming, beautiful view, pine interior, canoe/paddleboat. 18-hole golf. Call 647-284-4658. 1988 PROWLER LYNX,5th wheel, 27.5 ft., sleeps 6, separate master bedroom, 4pc bath, good condition, awning, $4850. Call (905)987-1245 1994 THUNDERCRAFT,350 Ex- press, mint. Twin 454, Brav 11, Gen. Air, Ice, GPS, Radar, 480 Hrs. loaded. $119,000. Whitby 905-571-4273 FISHING BOAT - 14' fibreglass hull, back side bench & 2 middle sets, wired for lights & live well 20 hp. Evinrude, Northtrail trailer, tongue jade. Boat runs well & in great shape. $1700. Will store boat for winter. 705-328-0402 af- ter 6 p.m. SWIMMING POOL SALE- Get discount prices. Eg. 14 x 26 $12,999. Some models in stock. Over 17 years experience. 416- 554-8195. 905-985-3491 www.in- novativmarketing.com LOST WATCH Ladies gold-plat- ed Bulova, sports watch, en- graved with owners name and date; 'May 1, 1990' in inscription. Giving $50 reward. 905-837- 5024. SINCERE SINGLES,Your pro- fessional matchmaker since 1992 in long-term relationships for all lifestyles. Toll free 1-866-719- 9116.www.sinceresingles.ca LIVE-IN NANNY req'd August, 2006 for newborn. Toronto. Ref- erences.Call (905)831-3644 NANNY required for 3+ days per week, Mon.-Wed., 8:30a.m -5:30pm. Additional weekdays may be required, caring for twin 18month old boys. $8-11/per hour.Colleen (905)426-7250 BABYSITTER NEEDED in Pick- ering to drive 10 year old to school in Ajax, starting in Sep- tember. Please call (905)839- 4881 and leave a message. LIVE IT!New health & wellness magazine. 250,000 copies. Cost-effective directory ads, word ads. Call today to book for the June issue. 416-493-1300 ext. 276.sduguay@metroland.com PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satis- faction guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball readings. Always private and confidential. House parties available. (905)665-3222. ARABIAN STALLION,6 year old, purebred registered. Arabian Mare with a 2 year old filly. Call 905-576-7383. MINIATURE HORSES,Regis- tered, for sale. Call (905)986- 5602 +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. 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Comes with all cables and box. Like new. Plus new rechargeable batteries in- cluded. Asking $25.00 Call (905)576-8399 ARMOIRE,2 units, pine, $300. Wall unit, 3pc. Cherry wood, $900. (905)831-7361 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,Solid Pine "Cannonball" Queen-size bed, large dresser w/vanity & mirror, tall chest of drawers, 2 night ta- bles. Asking $1,450. Pictures available by email. Call 905-259- 2085 BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: P4's (Dskp) Starting at $319., add matching 17" Flat (CRT) Monitor for $65., Laptops. Call for Current Inventory. Re- pairs at reasonable rates. Locat- ed at 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. Email: bitsandbytes@rogers.com www.bitsandbytestech.com or call (905)576-9216 CARPETS SALE & HARD- WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) in- cludes: carpet, pad and installa- tion. Free estimates, carpet re- pairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Ac- cepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Fr ee Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 CEDAR TREES for sale, starting from $3.50 each. Planting available. Free Delivery. Call Bob 705-341-3881. CENTRAL AIR COND from $1299 installed (manufacturer Goodman Canada), gas-lines $149 installed, stoves, bbqs, pool heaters etc. Call Gas Works Oshawa/Durham, 325 Simcoe St. 905-434-3028 CHIHUAHUA,Teacup. Male & Female puppies. 6 months old, various colours. Family raised. Parents on site. Call after 6p.m. (705)887-6445. COMPUTER TROUBLE?We of- fer you On-Site Networking & Computer Repairs/Upgrades, Vi- rus Removal & Wireless Security. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. For your computer Repairs/Sales call S D L 905- 428-7559, cell 416-892-6965 DELL OPEN BOX laptop, Inspir- on 630M, 6000, latitude D510 & D810. Comes with Dell warranty. Call (905)683-6472, Visa & MC accepted DININGROOM SUITE,French Provincial style, table w/2 leafs, 4 upholstered chairs, buffet & hutch, excellent condition $950; Livingroom couch, loveseat & ot- toman, almost new, brown/rust/beige print. $600. O.B.O.Call 905-434-5264 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca FOR SALE:Fridge, stove, (matching set), portable dish- washer, kitchen set incl. 4 swivel chairs on castors and microwave. Excellent working condition, just remodelling kitchen. Just make an offer. Call 905-683-1939 Con- rad HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. 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MOVING SALE - ping-pong table $75; "Rouseau House" dining- room suite (table 6 chairs, 2-level hutch), pd. $4500, sale $2000; Kenmore washer/dryer $400/set; dehumidifier $20; treadmill $25; antique drop-leaf table $125; car roof carrier $25; new Specialized Hotrock 24" mtn. bike $100. 905- 985-1337 msg. MOVING SALE Mint condition Queen Anne chesterfield & 2 highback chairs $2500, loveseat $500, Antique rocker $500, Com- mode table $300, Oak bedroom suite $1350, drapes, prints, nu- merous items.905-723-9487. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recon- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Check out our Home Show Spe- cials! (Call for details). Our best prices this week! Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa.905-626-0542 POOL TABLE,1" slate top, new felt, includes all balls, racks, lights, cues and cover $825. Please Call 416-892-2506 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. POOL TABLE,4X8 slate, blue cloth, all accessories, $3,000 obo.(416)951-0186 PROM or BRIDESMAID Dresses Size 12, Beautiful 2-pc soft lilac colour w/full length skirt, top w/thin straps; Stunning strapless, full length skirt, coral colour. Both worn once.Call 905-434-5264 RECLINING sofa & loveseat $600; solid pine 10-pc dining set (pedestal) $1200; solid maple kitchen table & chairs $300; queen size 17-pc bed in bag 10 at $150 each; washer $150; dryer $150 ($250/pr); apt size washer & dryer $300 (905)260-1123 RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fa st delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SATELLITE TV, - NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. We also of- fer Installation + repair. 6 models on display from $199 and up. U- Neek Electronics, 226 Bloor Street E. Oshawa. (web:) www.uneekelectronics.com: Visit our store today! (905) 435-0202 SHINGLES (end of the line). 5- tab laminated, driftwood colour, 20 sheets, 32-sq ft per bundle, 1000 bundles avail. $13.99/bun- dle. Call Derek 905-259-7420 or Walter 905-431-5866 TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Price $7. - $90. (tax incl.). Call Bow- manville 905-623-5258. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230 per month for indoor space. (Sign-ups by April 30th will receive a free months rent!) Lo- cated 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD with matching love seat, very good condition, asking $500 or best offer. Telephone (705)944- 5745 WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD: RINGLEADER FINE JEWEL- LERY 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (McDonald's Plaza) 905- 426-7464, WE BUY YOUR OLD GOLD, ask for Phil. WANTED - Records, LP's, 45's, etc., also CD's and music related items.Call 905-985-7715. WANTED - Sports cards, comics, toys, Hot Wheels, video games, DVD's, VHS movies, CD's, plus collectables and unwanted items. No collection is too large. Call 905-623-4216, leave message. WANTED - used but not abused Drum Cymbals (no drums) Sabian, Zildjian etc. Call 905-686- 8351 VENDORS WANTED for 2006 West Northumberland Home & Tr ade Show, April 28th to 30th in Port Hope. Call 905-885-8053. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE- WOOD, The best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/ delivered. Call 905-424-1735. 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TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1972 VOLVO 142S,B20B, 4 speed manual, extra complete, B20B extra 4 speed with over- drive, plus more extras. 117,000 m. $1,500 or best offer. Tele- phone (905) 767-2055. 1988 MAZDA RX7 convertible, 5 speed standard, southern car, never seen winter. No rust, ask- ing $4,800. Call 905-377-1937. 1995 GRAND AM,new tires, rebuilt transmission, new battery, replaced rad. 265,000kms. Ask- ing $2000 OBO. (905)579-9870 1999 CHEV. TRACKER, 4dr, 5spd, air, CD, pw, pl, tinted win- dows, 195,000 km, E-tested, $6000 firm, 905-434-0392 NEED A CAR? LET US GIVE YOU THE CHANCE YOU DESERVE! APPLY ONLINE WWW.VILLAGE CHRYSLER.CA OR CALL 905-683-5358 OR 906-767-0951 ASK FOR BRIDGET WE GET YOU DRIVING! 2000 GRAND AM $5,490; 2000 Grand Prix. $5,990; 2002 Chrys- ler Intrepid $4,490; 1998 Neon Sport $2,990; others from $1,699 and up. Certified & E-tested. 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One room or whole house 37 years experience Ajax & Surrounding Area For free estimate call Scott c-647-896-2406 PAINTING & WALLPAPERING ✦ Reasonable Rates ✦ ✦Interior & Exterior ✦ Serving Oshawa & surrounding area for 30 yrs ☎ 905-725-9884 ☎ TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)423-0239 (905)683-5342 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, April 05, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Boomers’ banishment goes bust for government By Mike Ruta Staff Editor AJAX — Ken Bond offers up a glimpse of the not-so-distant future in ‘Star Wishes.’ The artistic director of the StoneCircle Theatre company says he’s worked on the play for a year or so, one of five of his works produced at the Ajax-based company. ‘Star Wishes’ begins its run at the Village Theatre tomorrow night. “It takes place in the year 2014,” Bond says. “The premise is, where are we going to be eight years from now when the last of the baby boom- ers turns 50?” Much has been made in the media of Canada’s aging population and in particular the boomers, born just after the Second World War. In ‘Star Wishes,’ Bond fast forwards to when most of the boomers have joined the ranks of the retired and are a tremendous drain on the gov- ernment’s finances. The Generation-X dominated gov- ernment comes up with a novel ap- proach. “The government of the day de- cided to commit all baby boomers, and anyone over 50, to institutions,” he says, adding the intent is to go a big step further and actually cull the population of seniors. These discarded people are brand- ed ‘mobile,’ ‘semi-mobile’ or ‘pas- sives,’ the latter being those unable to move and confined to small sleeping areas. Running the show is an admin- istrator whom Bond refers to as “a rather nasty piece of work,” a woman who enjoys seeing things go wrong for the residents. “It’s her intention to manage the institution well so she can please the government,” he says. The person who does most of the work of caring for the residents, and likes them very much, however, is a co-op student, Sara. Bond describes the play as a “poi- gnant comedy,” and when asked what is comedic about the dark future he portrays, he points to Sara. “A lot of the humour comes from her, because she has no frame of reference for some of the things the residents know,” he says. Much of what the residents have experienced earlier in their lives is completely foreign to Sara, like ice boxes before the days of refrigerators and heating water over a fire before there were stoves and microwaves. When the audience begins to meet the residents, the lights in the in- stitution flicker, and it’s a sign of things to come. Soon a global power failure hits and there’s great panic, as without electricity to power the Internet and other contemporary conveniences, most are at a loss. But, there is a segment of the pop- ulation that does know how to make do: the elders, the forgotten, sud- denly possess the knowledge needed to adapt. Bond notes it’s a nice gig to write and direct the play. Every director has to at times inter- pret what the playwright intended. In the case of ‘Star Wishes’, that’s not an issue, and the cast has Bond close at hand as a resource for subtext in- formation to provide greater context, making for a better performance. The cast is made up of Dave Ed- wards from Ajax, Heather Jamieson and Heather Warkentin from Whitby, Oshawa’s Jeff Kellar, and Marion Reid-Clarke and Betty Dubeau from Bowmanville. ‘Star Wishes’ is performed at 8 p.m. on April 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22. There is a 2 p.m. matinee on April 9. Tickets are $15 and available at the door or by reserving a seat at 647- 895-2015. For more information on StoneCir- cle Theatre and multi-play discount- ed rates, visit www.stonecirclethe- atre.com. 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Durham youth orchestra and friends take the stage in Oshawa DURHAM — The Youth Orchestras of Durham and Kitchener-Waterloo team up on April 23 for a classical music con- cert. The concert is at 3 p.m. at the Salva- tion Army Temple, 570 Thornton Rd. N in Oshawa. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $5 for children. Ti ckets are available through orches- tra members and at the door, or from participating local businesses. For more information, call 905-435-0110 or 905- 728-1407. FITZPATRICK, Mary Cecilia At Orillia Soldier's Memorial Hospital, on Tuesday April 4, 2006, in her 73rd year. Predeceased by her husband Gregory Fitzpatrick. Beloved mother of Stephen (Audrey), Gregory (Laurie), Shelley Orwin (Chris), and David. Proud "Nan" of Jason (Colleen), Brandon, Andrea and Shelby. Loving sister of Jose, Helen, Frankie, Sharon and Jim. Sadly missed by her dear friend Myrtle Robbins. The family will receive friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old King- ston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Funeral Mass at St. Isaac Jogues Church (1148 Finch Ave., Pickering) on Fr iday, April 7, 2006 at 11:00 am. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be greatly appreciated. A book of condo- lence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca HESP, Ernest Pass ed away on Thursday March 30, 2006. He will be sadly missed by his wife, chil- dren, grandchildren and many friends. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Timothy's Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Road, Ajax on Friday April 7, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 905-428- 8488. 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A cast of about 20 women, directed by local theatre veteran Judith Edmondson is busy rehearsing the 75-minute play, set in Spain, about a woman who, when her husband dies, announces a tradi- tional eight years of mourning much to the concern of her five daughters. The woman, Bernarda Alba, is very traditional and a bit of a tyrant, Ed- mondson said. “She has five unmarried daughters, one of whom is the daughter of her first husband,” Edmondson said. The daughters, the oldest of whom is 39, aren’t allowed outside beyond the house’s courtyard. The daughters want to find love and freedom and their passions, which can’t be suppressed by their mother. Their emotions spill out in anger and jealousy. The women are shut up in the house because of tradition. The set is very stark, much like a prison, to emphasize this, Edmondson said. 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